
Indian Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis Indica Indian Princess Monrovia
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Indian Princess' is a charming evergreen shrub, offering year-round beauty with its dense foliage and delightful spring blooms.
Size
Installation
About this plant
The 'Indian Princess' Indian Hawthorn is a compact and resilient evergreen shrub, prized for its reliable performance in a variety of landscapes. Its attractive dark green leaves provide a consistent backdrop, creating texture and interest even in the quietest garden seasons. In spring, a profusion of delicate white to soft pink flowers emerges, creating a stunning display against the glossy foliage. These blooms are often followed by small, ornamental blue-black berries that attract local birds, adding another layer of seasonal appeal. This cultivar, developed by Monrovia, is known for its improved disease resistance and compact, rounded growth habit, making it an excellent choice for a variety of landscaping applications. Whether used as a low hedge, a border plant, or a specimen in a small garden, 'Indian Princess' delivers reliable beauty with minimal fuss. Its tidy form requires little pruning to maintain its attractive shape, making it a favorite among gardeners seeking both elegance and ease of care.
Care & maintenance
Easily grown in average, well-drained soil. Water regularly after planting until established. Once established, it is drought tolerant. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape if desired.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 2-3 feet
- Mature width
- 3-4 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Medium
- Growth rate
- Moderate