Southern Moon® Yedda Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'RutRhaph1' PP #20,730
SKU
04675
An exceptional, improved compact selection with proven strong disease resistance combined with a dense, mounding habit. In spring, a profusion of white flowers covers the shrub just prior to the new flush of foliage. Leaves are glossy, deep green with wavy margins. Excellent for foundation plantings. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
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- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
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- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | raf-i-OL-e-pis um-bel-LAY-ta |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Aucuba (Aucuba); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster); Loropetalum (Loropetalum) |
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. Apply fertilizer 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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