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Meet the Breeder
Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA
LA VIDA GRANDE®
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Indian Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indica
'SMNRI20F'
PP#34,145
![Large pink flowers cover La Vida Grande Indian hawthorn.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/rhaphiolepis-la-vida-grande-3.jpg)
![La Vida Grande Indian hawthorn bears pink flowers in early spring on an evergreen plant.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/rhaphiolepis-la-vida-grande-2.jpg)
![The new growth of La Vida Grande Indian hawthorn takes on attractive peachy tones.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/rhaphiolepis-la-vida-grande-1.jpg)
- Supersized blooms
- Colorful new growth
- Heat tolerant
- Description
Lots and lots of showy, rich pink flowers on large panicles and dusky peach-colored new growth make this one of the most colorful Indian hawthorns we’ve ever seen. A top performer in our Florida trials, where the foliage remained clean and healthy. Live large!
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- USDA Zone
- 8 - 10 (10°F/-12.2°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 4 - 6'
- Width
- 4 - 6'
- Finish Time
- 1.5 seasons
- Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
Soil
Grows best in acidic, well-drained soils.Pruning
After flowering, if needed.Uses
Hedge, specimen, general landscaping.Growing Tips
Though it has some shade tolerance, plant in full sun for best blooming and disease resistance.Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Heat tolerant, Salt tolerant, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Rhaphiolepis, Common name: Indian Hawthorn, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage
Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Heat tolerant, Salt tolerant, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Rhaphiolepis, Common name: Indian Hawthorn, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage