Rhaphiolepis ind. 'Coates Crimson' - 80-100 CM C20

Description
The Traubenapfel 'Coates Crimson' (Rhaphiolepis x delacourii) is a very popular, evergreen container plant. Its pink-red flowers are star-shaped and appear from March to November. The dark green leaves are rounded. It should be planted in as sunny a spot as possible. Well-drained soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Traubenapfel 'Coates Crimson' reaches a height of approx. 1.8 m and spreads up to 2.4 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rhaphiolepis x delacourii ‘Coates’ Crimson’.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Traubenapfel 'Coates Crimson' are dark green, roundish.

Growth
Traubenapfel 'Coates Crimson' is a spreading, branched small shrub that can reach a height of 0.9–1.8 m and a width of 0.9–2.4 m.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.

Flower
Rhaphiolepis x delacourii 'Coates Crimson' produces star-shaped, pink-red flowers from March onwards.

Use
Tub, winter garden