Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl' (Medium 200mm pot)
$28.00
A compact, rounded Indian hawthorn with glossy dark green leaves and clusters of white flowers with pink centres from autumn right through to late spring. It's tough, low maintenance and copes with frost, heat and dry spells once established, making it a great fit for Canberra gardens.
- Mature size: Approx. 0.8-1m H x 1m W
- Foliage: Glossy, dark green, evergreen
- Flowers: White with pink stamens, early autumn to late spring
- Growth habit: Compact, rounded; naturally tidy
- Position: Full sun to part shade (best flowering in sun)
- Climate: Frost and heat tolerant; withstands dry periods once established
- Water needs: Low once established; regular water while establishing
- Soil: Well-drained soil improved with compost. Break up heavy Canberra clay with gypsum clay breaker. In pots, use Osmocote Premium Potting Mix.
- Feeding: Osmocote All Purpose in spring, or Yates Dynamic Lifter for an organic feed. Seasol at planting and through summer helps with heat stress.
- Maintenance: Low; light trim after flowering if needed
- Ideal for: Low hedges, borders, mass planting, pots and poolside gardens
A compact, rounded Indian hawthorn with glossy dark green leaves and clusters of white flowers with pink centres from autumn right through to late spring. It's tough, low maintenance and copes with frost, heat and dry spells once established, making it a great fit for Canberra gardens.
- Mature size: Approx. 0.8-1m H x 1m W
- Foliage: Glossy, dark green, evergreen
- Flowers: White with pink stamens, early autumn to late spring
- Growth habit: Compact, rounded; naturally tidy
- Position: Full sun to part shade (best flowering in sun)
- Climate: Frost and heat tolerant; withstands dry periods once established
- Water needs: Low once established; regular water while establishing
- Soil: Well-drained soil improved with compost. Break up heavy Canberra clay with gypsum clay breaker. In pots, use Osmocote Premium Potting Mix.
- Feeding: Osmocote All Purpose in spring, or Yates Dynamic Lifter for an organic feed. Seasol at planting and through summer helps with heat stress.
- Maintenance: Low; light trim after flowering if needed
- Ideal for: Low hedges, borders, mass planting, pots and poolside gardens