Georgia Petite Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis x delacourii 'Georgia Petite'

Pronunciation: raf-i-OL-e-pis
SKU #02006
7-10

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A greatly improved selection prized for its strong disease resistance and dense, compact growth habit, accentuated by dark green foliage. Abundant, white, popcorn-like flowers emerge from pink buds, followed by dark blue ornamental berries. Very useful in both small and large-scale landscapes, low hedges or as a groundcover. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Design IdeasAn outstanding performer that offers multi-season interest for smallish homes. Choice grouped into foundation planting. Short stature is perfect beneath large picture windows. Use in mixed borders as singles or grouped for larger color splash. Line up into informal hedge or edging along pavement. Plant along the base of picket fences or to cloak seat wall footings. Well behaved choice for raised planters.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsAucuba (Aucuba); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster); Loropetalum (Loropetalum)
Care InstructionsGrows 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.
LoreEntomosporium leaf spot fungus has plagued Indian Hawthorn in the southern United States. Dr. Will Corley's efforts to breed fungus resistant varieties at the University of Georgia has yielded 'Georgia Petite'. It is derived from R. delacourii, itself a hybrid of R. indica and R. umbellata bred decades ago by M. Delacour at Cannes, France.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Design IdeasAn outstanding performer that offers multi-season interest for smallish homes. Choice grouped into foundation planting. Short stature is perfect beneath large picture windows. Use in mixed borders as singles or grouped for larger color splash. Line up into informal hedge or edging along pavement. Plant along the base of picket fences or to cloak seat wall footings. Well behaved choice for raised planters.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsAucuba (Aucuba); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster); Loropetalum (Loropetalum)
Care
Care InstructionsGrows 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.
History
LoreEntomosporium leaf spot fungus has plagued Indian Hawthorn in the southern United States. Dr. Will Corley's efforts to breed fungus resistant varieties at the University of Georgia has yielded 'Georgia Petite'. It is derived from R. delacourii, itself a hybrid of R. indica and R. umbellata bred decades ago by M. Delacour at Cannes, France.

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