
Indian Hawthorn 'Snowbank'
Rhaphiolepis x Clean Sweep Snowbank Southern Living
Rhaphiolepis x Clean Sweep 'Snowbank' is a disease-resistant Indian Hawthorn with pure white springtime blooms and year-round evergreen foliage.
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About this plant
Elevate your landscape with the elegance of Rhaphiolepis x Clean Sweep 'Snowbank', a superior Indian Hawthorn renowned for its exceptional disease resistance and captivating beauty. This outstanding cultivar, part of the Southern Living Plant Collection, showcases a prolific display of pure white, fragrant flowers every spring, creating a stunning visual spectacle. Beyond its dazzling blossoms, 'Snowbank' boasts attractive, glossy dark green foliage that provides year-round interest, maintaining its vibrant color through all seasons. Its compact, mounding growth habit makes it an ideal choice for foundation plantings, low hedges, or as a graceful accent in mixed borders. Developed for superior performance, 'Snowbank' offers enhanced resistance to leaf spot, a common issue with traditional Indian Hawthorn varieties, ensuring a healthier and more beautiful plant with less maintenance. Enjoy its refined beauty and effortless charm in your garden.
Care & maintenance
Indian Hawthorn 'Snowbank' is a low-maintenance evergreen shrub. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. It is generally resistant to pests and diseases, particularly leaf spot.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 3-4 feet
- Mature width
- 3-4 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water
- Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Growth rate
- Moderate