La Vida Grande™ Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis)
Shrub
- Extra-large flowers are held well above the foliage for an extra-showy display.
- Glossy, disease-resistant foliage - no ugly leaf spot.
- Heat-tolerant evergreen.
- Peachy-orange new growth brings extra color.
- Zones 8-10, Full to part sun, 6' tall and wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: PP #34,145
Common name: Indian hawthorn
Zone: 8-10
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun), Part sun (4-6 hrs sun/day)
Height x width: 4-6' tall x 4-6' wide
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Winter interest, rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, evergreen, drought tolerant
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, edging, foundation planting, low hedge.
How to Grow
Light: Full to part sun
Water: Evenly moist, average. Do not overwater.
Spacing: 4-6′
Fertilizing: If desired, fertilize monthly from early spring through late-July with a rose fertilizer.
Winterizing: A 2-3” layer of shredded bark mulch is a good idea.
Maintenance & Pruning: Little needed, but may be pruned to shape if desired. Blooms on old wood, so prune after bloom. Though this particular variety resists leaf spot diseases, it’s best to avoid frequently wetting the foliage, as well as to provide good air circulation so foliage dries off quickly..
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.