Raphelopis-Indian Hawthorne 3 GallonThe Indian Hawthorne is a slow growing evergreen shrub from the Rosaceae (rose) family. It blooms with attractive colorful white and or pink flowers in the spring. These are fragrant and showy. It is a useful landscaping plant and is often grown as a ball shaped hedge. Plants are also often used by Bonsai enthusiasts. The US Department of Agriculture advises cultivation in plant hardiness zones 8 to 10. The plant rarely thrives in temperatures below 0

Hardiness Zones:  Zones 7-10 (USDA)

are attractive and versatile

but removing spent blooms is one way to maintain healthy plants

Grown in a single trunk form

expect the Autumn Twist to bloom up to 2 more times

A soft textured ornamental that loves partial shade and doesn't mind the cold

Loropetalum grows well in small groups or as specimen plants

it can tolerate pollution

For an even more striking look

although deer tend to avoid them

Don't let the mulch touch the plants—replenish it as needed

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