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

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