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Rhaphiolepis indica 'Ballerina'

Rhaphiolepis Ballerina

Plant photo of: Rhaphiolepis indica 'Ballerina'
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Normans/Frommer

 

Description

This small shrub will grow 2' tall and 4' wide. It has small, dark green leaves that get a red tint in the winter and deep pink flowers that bloom fall through spring.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio

Special Uses

Hedge, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.