Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Oriental Pink'

Common Name:
Indian Hawthorn 'Oriental Pink'

Description:
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pink' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant pink blooms and lush green foliage. With a naturally neat and rounded habit, this variety is perfect for low-maintenance gardens, formal hedges, or pots. It produces clusters of soft to mid-pink flowers in abundance through spring, with sporadic blooms continuing into summer. The leathery, dark green leaves provide year-round appeal and are resistant to leaf spot diseases that commonly affect other Rhaphiolepis varieties. It thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring full sun but tolerating part shade, and it performs well in coastal conditions or urban settings. Drought tolerant once established, 'Oriental Pink' is ideal for low-water landscapes and suits a variety of styles, from Mediterranean to Japanese-inspired gardens. This hardy shrub responds well to pruning, making it suitable for shaping and structured planting.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 1 m – 1.5 m
Width: 1 m – 1.5 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Pink

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Disease Resistant
Scented flowers
Bird Attracting
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Suitable for Hedging
Suitable for Topiary

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and most animals. However, ingestion of large quantities of any plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort in pets.

Companion Plants:
Liriope muscari
Lavandula dentata
Westringia fruticosa
Correa alba
Salvia 'Mystic Spires'
Agapanthus 'Snowball'