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

Description
The Indian hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica) is a bushy garden plant that produces pink-coloured flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from February to March. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and grows to around 1.5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Indian hawthorn has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Indian hawthorn is bushy in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. The plants should therefore be planted in a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper layers of soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
The pink-coloured flowers appear from February to March. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub, winter garden