Indian Hawthorn Hot Tips

Indian Hawthorn Hot Tips

Rhaphiolepis rosiflora Hot Tips

Indian Hawthorn Hot Tips have orange tips & glossy green leaves. This evergreen shrub enjoys masses of white flowers. Grows 1M x 1M

Rhaphiolepis ‘Hot Tips’

Rhaphiolepis indica ‘Hot Tips’ is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its bronze-red new growth, glossy green foliage, and masses of white to pale pink flowers in spring. It is a popular choice for low hedging, borders, and container planting due to its tough nature and easy maintenance.

Key Features:

🌿 Growth Habit: Dense, rounded, and compact.
📏 Size: Typically grows 1–1.5 meters tall and 1 meter wide.
🌸 Flowers: Clusters of soft pink to white blooms in spring and early summer.
🍃 Foliage: New growth emerges bronze-red, maturing to deep green.
🔥 Drought & Heat Tolerance: Very hardy, tolerating dry conditions and heat.
🏖 Coastal & Urban Friendly: Handles salty air, pollution, and poor soils well.

Growing Conditions & Care:

✅ Light: Thrives in full sun to part shade (better flowering in full sun).
✅ Soil: Prefers well-draining soil but adapts to various soil types.
✅ Watering: Low water needs once established—occasional deep watering in dry spells.
✅ Pruning: Minimal pruning required—lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape.
✅ Fertilizing: Feed with a slow-release fertilizer in spring for lush growth.
✅ Pest & Disease Resistance: Generally hardy but ensure good airflow to prevent fungal leaf spots.

Best Uses in Landscaping:

✔ Low Hedges & Borders – Neat, compact growth makes it ideal for formal or informal hedging.
✔ Feature Shrub – Adds year-round interest with seasonal flower displays.
✔ Coastal & Drought-Tolerant Gardens – Perfect for Melbourne’s hot summers and coastal exposure.
✔ Containers & Courtyards – Looks great in pots and urban landscapes.

Why Choose Indian Hawthorn ‘Hot Tips’?

  • Low-maintenance & hardy – Great for busy gardeners.
  • Compact growth – Perfect for small gardens and patios.
  • Beautiful seasonal color – Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Hot Tips) adds contrast with its bronze new growth & pink flowers.

$14.25 – $28.45 inc. GST

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Melbourne Metro deliveries cost $44.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

The Mornington Peninsula ** Mt Eliza to Portsea ** and Geelong deliveries cost $66.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

Outer Melbourne deliveries cost $132.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 7 business days.

Regional Victoria deliveries cost between $143.00 – $264.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 7 business days.

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