Rhaphiolepis Hot Tips

Common Name:
Rhaphiolepis 'Hot Tips'

Description:
Rhaphiolepis 'Hot Tips' is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its glossy green foliage with vibrant red-orange new growth that provides year-round visual interest. A cultivated form of Rhaphiolepis indica, this hardy variety features clusters of soft pink flowers in spring, adding another layer of charm to its bold, colourful foliage. ‘Hot Tips’ is ideal for low hedging, borders, feature planting, or growing in pots, and suits both formal and informal gardens. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, it performs well in full sun to part shade and tolerates a range of soils, including coastal and alkaline conditions. Once established, it is drought and frost tolerant, with excellent resistance to common pests and diseases. Its naturally neat form requires little pruning, though it can be shaped easily if desired.

Form:
Shrub – Small
Shrub – Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 1 m
Width: 1 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
Soft Pink

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Suitable for Hedging
Low Maintenance
Drought Tolerant
Frost Tolerant
Disease Resistant
Evergreen
Attractive New Growth

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:
Liriope muscari
Westringia ‘Grey Box’
Nandina domestica ‘Moon Bay’
Loropetalum chinense ‘Plum Gorgeous’
Buxus sempervirens