Rhaphiolepis indica 'Ballerina'
Ballerina Rhaph or Indian Hawthorn
Description
This small shrub will grow 2' tall and 4' wide. It has small, dark green leaves that get a red tint in the winter and deep pink flowers that bloom fall through spring.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
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, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
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.