Botanical Name: Rhaphiolepis indica ‘Ballerina’
Common Name: Dwarf pink India hawthorn Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Dense, compact dark green shrub with a full, rounded form; usually wider than tall Height 2 to 3' Spread 3 to 4' Growth Rate slow - moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil tolerant of most soils, prefers good drainage Hardiness hardy (zones 8-10, 12-24) Morphology: Leaves smaller and darker than the species; leaves to 2" long, 1" wide; familiar fine markings on underside of leaves Flowers panicles of deep rosy pink flowers in spring (sporadic blooms in fall season if weather is mild) Fruit small, dark blue-purple berries Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: low filler or large-scale facer; favored in small-scale landscapes where it can be used in replacement of the larger ‘Springtime’ – often used in mass plantings and as a low informal hedge Landscape Care: Watering average watering; tolerates drought when established Fertilizing balanced, slow-release at planting time Pruning head back to keep dense and full Pests/Diseases occasional fungal leaf spot and fireblight – neither is serious Special Conditions/Other plant becomes taller, leggier and blooms less in part shade Origin: Southern China Family: Rosaceae Notes: |
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