Bay Breeze® Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Hines Darkleaf'

Pronunciation: raf-i-OL-e-pis IN-dih-kuh
SKU #31219
7-10

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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.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10

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Bloom TimeMid-winter through spring; repeats in fall.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFragrant, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsCalifornia Lilac (Ceanothus); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Lilyturf (Liriope); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster); Aucuba (Aucuba)
Care InstructionsGrows 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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Bloom TimeMid-winter through spring; repeats in fall.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFragrant, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsCalifornia Lilac (Ceanothus); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Lilyturf (Liriope); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster); Aucuba (Aucuba)
Care
Care InstructionsGrows 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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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.