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- Grower Sheet: La Vida Más™ Rhaphiolepis Grower Sheet
- Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week November 4, 2021
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Meet the Breeder
Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA
LA VIDA MÁS®
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Indian Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indica
'SMNRICS'
PP#34,144
![La Vida Mas Indian hawthorn grows beautiful pink flower clusters in spring, summer, and fall.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/rhaphiolepis-la-vida-mas-4.jpg)
![La Vida Mas Indian hawthorn is a rebloomer with pink flowers in spring, summer, and fall.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/rhaphiolepis-la-vida-mas-1.jpg)
![The bright pink blooms of La Vida Mas Indian hawthorn contrast with dark green foliage.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/rhaphiolepis-la-vida-mas-2.jpg)
![La Vida Mas Indian hawthorn offers an appealing habit and hundreds of pink flowers through the season.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/rhaphiolepis-la-vida-mas-3.jpg)
![La Vida Mas Indian hawthorn is a reblooming variety with months of pink flowers.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/rhaphiolepis-la-vida-mas-6.jpg)
![La Vida Mas Indian hawthorn has a useful semi-dwarf size that can be used in many ways in hot climate landscapes.](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/rhaphiolepis-la-vida-mas-5.jpg)
- Reblooming
- Disease resistant
- Heat tolerant
- Description
Finally, an Indian hawthorn that blooms spring, summer, and fall! La Vida Más® rhaphiolepis was years in development, and it was selected not just for the sweet pink hue of its flowers, but its ability to rebloom and a useful, compact habit that expands the use of this long-time favorite for Southern gardens.
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- USDA Zone
- 8 - 10 (10°F/-12.2°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 1 - 2'
- Width
- 3 - 4'
- Finish Time
- 1.5 seasons
- Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Time
- Spring, then summer-fall
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
Soil
Grows best in acidic, well-drained soil.Pruning
Prune after spring bloom if desired.Uses
Specimen, hedging, mass plantings, general landscaping.Growing Tips
Though it tolerates some shade, full sun is recommended for best blooming and disease resistance.Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Heat tolerant, Reblooming, 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, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Pink flowers, Green foliage
Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Heat tolerant, Reblooming, 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, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Pink flowers, Green foliage