Rhaphiolepis Apple Blossom

Name: Rhaphiolepis Apple Blossom
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 17614f
Price: 34.2 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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Indian Hawthorne Apple Blossom, Rhaphiolepis indica Apple Blossom

Rhaphiolepis Apple Blossom is an evergreen shrub that features thick and leathery, dark green leaves which develop a bronze tint during winter. The foliage is adorned with masses of pink flowers borne in clusters during spring which are followed by dark blue berries as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Rhaphiolepis Apple Blossom is a great choice for trimming into a hedge, adding to a mixed planting, planting around outdoor living areas, maintaining in a container, or planting to provide fantastic colour.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Indian Hawthorne Apple Blossom, Rhaphiolepis indica Apple Blossom

Rhaphiolepis Apple Blossom Details

Rhaphiolepis Apple Blossom is an evergreen shrub from China and is grown for its pretty flowers and attractive foliage. It features thick and leathery, dark green leaves which develop a bronze tint during winter. The foliage is adorned with masses of pink flowers borne in clusters during spring which are followed by dark blue berries. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It will tolerate coastal environments, some wind, moderate frost, and short periods of dry. Rhaphiolepis Apple Blossom is a great choice for trimming into a hedge, adding to a mixed planting, planting around outdoor living areas, maintaining in a container, or planting to provide fantastic colour.