Bay Breeze® Indian Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Hines Darkleaf'
SKU
31219
Lustrous dark green foliage makes a dramatic backdrop for profuse clusters of fragrant pink flowers. Young leaf-spot resistant foliage is often bronze-orange, maturing to a deep green. Ornamental blue-black berries accompany the deep maroon winter foliage. Excellent evergreen groundcover, hedge, accent, or foundation shrub.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | raf-i-OL-e-pis IN-dih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Mid-winter through spring; repeats in fall. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Improved Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | California Lilac (Ceanothus); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Lilyturf (Liriope); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster); Aucuba (Aucuba) |
Grows easily in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune annually after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
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