Rhaphiolepis indica 'Indian Princess'

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Indian Princess Rhaph

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Fragrant clusters of very light pink, fading to white flowers bloom in the spring. It grows to a height of 3' and a width of 5', which can be kept smaller with pruning. This shrub has a compact and mounding habit. Evergreen foliage is dark green and toothed. Deer love these shrubs too!

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

 

Leaf Color

Bronze, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Blue

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Wildlife

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.