Indian Hawthorne White (Rhaphiolepis indica Alba)

Fragrant White Blooms Year-Round

White Indian Hawthorne is a dense rounded evergreen shrub that provides year-round structure and beauty in the landscape. Its glossy dark green leathery leaves create lush attractive backdrop throughout all seasons with new growth often emerging in beautiful bronze or reddish tones. The true highlight arrives in spring when shrub becomes covered in loose clusters of fragrant star-shaped white flowers that perfume the garden with sweet pleasant scent.

Light Requirements

Full Sun for Best Performance Prefers full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for densest foliage most compact growth and most abundant flowering. Morning sun is particularly beneficial as it helps dry dew from leaves.

Watering Guide

Newly planted shrubs require consistent watering to establish strong root system. Water thoroughly 2-3 times per week for first one to two growing seasons. Once mature moderately drought-tolerant. Avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf spot disease.

Temperature and Humidity

Hardy in USDA Zones 8-10. Can generally tolerate brief cold snaps down to 10-15 degrees F. Thrives in warm climates. Prefers low to moderate humidity. Excellent tolerance for salt spray making it ideal for seaside landscapes.

Care Tips for Your Home

• Prefers fertile well-drained soil
• Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring
• Low-maintenance requires minimal pruning
• Plant 3-4 feet apart for hedges or mass plantings

Why You Will Love It

Year-round evergreen appeal. Handsome glossy foliage provides consistent structure. Delightfully fragrant spring flowers. Low maintenance drought-tolerant pest-resistant. Coastal and salt tolerant. Attracts bees butterflies and other pollinators.