An Indian hawthorn smothered in pure white spring flowers above neat evergreen foliage, followed by blue-black berries. Hardy, low-care and well-suited to coastal hedging.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.2 m H × 1.2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Snow Maiden Indian Hawthorn
Botanically, Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 1.2 m tall and 1.2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Snow Maiden Indian Hawthorn
Snow Maiden Indian Hawthorn suits warm-temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds.
Soil & planting
Snow Maiden Indian Hawthorn does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 72 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Snow Maiden Indian Hawthorn is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Snow Maiden Indian Hawthorn after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Snow Maiden Indian Hawthorn in the garden
Snow Maiden Indian Hawthorn earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, a feature or specimen planting and feeding bees and pollinators.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Snow Maiden Indian Hawthorn with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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