La Vida Mas® Indian Hawthorn Rhaphiolepis indica
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Details
12 - 24 Inches36 - 48 Inches36 - 48 Inches30cm - 61cm91cm - 1.2m91cm - 1.2mFeatures
Finally, an Indian hawthorn that blooms spring, summer, and fall! La Vida Más™ rhaphiolepis was years in development, and it was selected not just for the sweet pink hue of its flowers, but its ability to rebloom and a useful, compact habit that expands the use of this long-time favorite for Southern gardens.
Disease ResistantLong BloomingFoliage InterestWinter InterestHeat TolerantDrought TolerantSalt TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:EvergreenHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cmSpacing:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mSpread:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mFlower Colors:PinkFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Summer through FallBloom Time:SpringHardiness Zones:8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Indian hawthorne can be used in both landscapes and gardens for brilliant spring color. Their evergreen foliage makes them a great companion to colorful annuals and perennials.
Maintenance Notes:Grows best in full sun, has a higher bloom count and better disease resistance when it gets 6+ hours a day.
If you'd like to prune, do so after it has bloomed in the spring. Pruning during this short window of time will ensure that you don't remove next year's blooms as they form on new growth.La Vida Mas® Rhaphiolepis indica 'SMNRICS' USPP 34,144
