Rhaphiolepis umbellata - 80-100 CM C20

Description
The Yeddo hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis umbellata) is a bushy, dense garden plant that produces white flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from April to June. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and is approx. 1 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Yeddo hawthorn has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yeddo hawthorn is bushy and dense in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted every two years in spring into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil.

Flower
The white flowers appear from April to June. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Tubs, ornamental shrubs, winter garden, ground cover