Rhaphiolepis, India Hawthorn, Indian Hawthorn 'Pink Lady'

Rhaphiolepisindica

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhaphiolepis (raf-ee-oh-LEP-iss)
Species
indica (IN-dih-kuh)
Synonym
Raphiolepis indica
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Francisco, California

Dunnellon, Florida

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Conway, South Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina

Irving, Texas

La Vernia, Texas

Port Arthur, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Williamsburg, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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San Francisco, CA | January 2010 | positive

While I see the Pink Hawthorn is listed as doing well in Texas & Florida, it absolutely flourishes in San Francisco, CA and other Bay Are...Read More

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Gulf Breeze, FL (Zone 9a) | March 2005 | positive

I just transplanted 2 Indian Hawthorn plants that were growing at a friend's house on Pensacola Beach. Her house was destroyed by hurrica...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | March 2005 | negative

I had this for two years before it succumbed to a leaf fungus. It never bloomed. It never grew. It never even sprouted a new leaf. It...Read More

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