Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden'

Common Name: Snow Maiden Indian Hawthorn

Description:
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden' is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its dense, glossy green foliage and profuse white, star-shaped flowers. Blooming from late winter through spring, these delicate, fragrant flowers attract bees and pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. This hardy and low-maintenance shrub thrives in Melbourne’s climate, tolerating drought, frost, coastal conditions, and urban pollution. With its naturally rounded growth habit and resistance to pests and diseases, 'Snow Maiden' is perfect for low hedging, borders, mass planting, or container gardening.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.6 - 1m
• Width: 0.8 - 1.2m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Suitable for Hedging
• Drought Tolerant once established
• Frost Tolerant
• Coastal Tolerant
• Wind Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Bee Attracting

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Salvia species
• Liriope muscari (Lilyturf)
• Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary)
• Agapanthus