Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rosea'
Rhaphiolepis Rosea
Description
Clusters of soft, very light pink, almost white flowers are borne in the spring on the 'Rosea'. It grows to a height of 4'-5' and a width of 5-6', which can be kept smaller with pruning. The overall growth is somewhat loose and graceful.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Bronze, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Blue
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio
Special Uses
Hedge, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.