Indian hawthorn Snow Maiden - Rhaphiolepis indica Snow Maiden

Rhaphiolepis indica Snow Maiden is a neat evergreen shrub valued for its dense rounded habit and glossy dark green leaves. In spring it produces clusters of lightly fragrant white flowers that soften borders and garden edges. Naturally compact and low maintenance, it is well suited to low hedging, foundation planting, containers and formal garden settings

Key Features:

• Soil: Adaptable to most soil types provided drainage is good.
• Light: Thrives in full sun but tolerates semi shade, especially in hot or exposed sites.
• Watering: Low. Water during establishment, then only in prolonged dry spells.
• Fertiliser: Apply slow release fertiliser in early spring to support flowering and foliage growth.
• Maintenance: Minimal, trim lightly after flowering if shaping is required.
• Flowering: Masses of white flowers appear in Winter and Spring.

If Minikin feels too small and standard Rhaphiolepis feels too bulky, this is the middle ground solution. It fills space properly without becoming a maintenance problem.

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