Bay Breeze® Indian Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Hines Darkleaf'
Pronunciation: raf-i-OL-e-pis IN-dih-kuh
SKU #31219
| Description | 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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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Blooms | Mid-winter through spring; repeats in fall. |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | California Lilac (Ceanothus); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Lilyturf (Liriope); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster); Aucuba (Aucuba) |
| Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
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