Shrubs - Hawthorn - Pink Lady

Well-behaved, compact flowering shrubs. Medium sized with a moderate growth rate these evergreen Asian shrubs are perennial flowering favorites for foundation plantings, low hedges, or as single specimens. They prefer filtered sun or morning sun with afternoon shade in low deserts but if they are planted in fall and given a chance to acclimate to western sun they can eventually tolerate it if provided with ample water during the summer. The dark green leaves are round to oval, slightly wavy with an attractive sheen and have a strong leathery texture. They flower in spring from branch ends with clusters of deep pink buds that open to light pink star shaped blooms that show up nicely against the dark foliage. New stems can have a fuzzy, caramel colored pubescence that is also attractive contrast to the foliage color.

Scientific name:  Rhaphiolepis indica ‘Pink Lady’

Mature size:  4-5 ft. high & wide

Sun:  Part to full sun