Rhaphiolepis intermedia

Common Name:
Indian Hawthorn

Description:
Rhaphiolepis intermedia is a hardy, evergreen shrub widely appreciated for its glossy green foliage, neat mounded form, and masses of delicate pink to white flowers that bloom profusely in spring. The flowers are lightly scented and attract pollinators, followed by small, dark blue ornamental berries in autumn and winter. With a naturally tidy habit and excellent tolerance to drought, salt, wind, and poor soils, it is a reliable choice for low-maintenance landscapes in Melbourne. Rhaphiolepis intermedia is commonly used for hedging, screening, or as a standalone feature in mixed borders. It thrives in full sun to part shade and is highly resistant to pests and diseases, including sooty mould and scale. Its tough nature and year-round structure make it ideal for coastal gardens, urban planting, and formal or informal landscape designs.

Form:
*Shrub - Medium
*Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:
*Height: 1.5–2.0 m
*Width: 1.5–2.0 m

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
*Soft Pink
*White

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Perennial
*Evergreen
*Bird Attracting
*Drought Tolerant
*Coastal Tolerant
*Low Maintenance
*Suitable for Hedging
*Frost Tolerant
*Wind Tolerant

Toxicity:
Not considered toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:
*Westringia fruticosa
*Lomandra ‘Tanika’
*Lavandula ‘Avonview’
*Dietes grandiflora
*Grevillea ‘Gin Gin Gem’

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here