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Bay Breeze® Indian Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Hines Darkleaf'
Pronunciation: raf-i-OL-e-pis IN-dih-kuh
SKU #31219
Lustrous dark green foliage makes a dramatic backdrop for profuse clusters of fragrant pink flowers. Young leaf-spot resistant foliage is often bronze-orange, maturing to a deep green. Ornamental blue-black berries accompany the deep maroon winter foliage. Excellent evergreen groundcover, hedge, accent, or foundation shrub.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Mid-winter through spring; repeats in fall. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | California Lilac (Ceanothus); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Lilyturf (Liriope); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster); Aucuba (Aucuba) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune annually after flowering. |
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| Bloom Time | Mid-winter through spring; repeats in fall. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.