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Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA

LA VIDA GRANDE®

Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis indica

'SMNRI20F'

PP#34,145

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Large pink flowers cover La Vida Grande Indian hawthorn. "} La Vida Grande Indian hawthorn bears pink flowers in early spring on an evergreen plant. The new growth of La Vida Grande Indian hawthorn takes on attractive peachy tones.
  • 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!

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

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.