Pink Dancer Indian Hawthorn

Pink Dancer Indian Hawthorn

5 Gallon
$49.90
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Pink Dancer Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Pink Dancer'

A compact, disease-resistant shrub with profuse clusters of soft pink, star-shaped flowers and glossy evergreen foliage.

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Description

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Pink Dancer' is a charming, compact evergreen shrub prized for its profuse clusters of soft pink, star-shaped flowers and glossy, disease-resistant foliage. This popular cultivar produces an abundance of small, lightly fragrant, rosy-pink blooms in dense terminal clusters from mid-spring through early summer, creating a stunning, soft-hued display . The new foliage emerges with an attractive bronze tint before maturing to glossy, leathery, dark green, slightly wavy-edged leaves. Followed by small, dark blue to black berries that add extra ornamental interest, this tough, adaptable shrub is an excellent choice for small hedges, foundation plantings, mixed borders, and containers.

Quick Facts

  • Foliage & Flowers: Glossy, leathery, dark green, oval to lance-shaped leaves with slightly wavy margins; bronze new growth; clusters of small, star-shaped, rosy-pink to soft pink flowers with a light fragrance, blooming in mid-spring to early summer; followed by small dark blue berries .
  • Mature Height: 2-3 ft
  • Mature Spread: 2-3 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Hardiness Zones: USDA 8-10 ; Sunset 8-9, 12-24, H1, H2
  • Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in sun)
  • Core Benefits: Profuse soft pink flowers, glossy disease-resistant foliage, compact rounded habit, drought and heat tolerant, deer resistant.
  • Best Uses: Low hedges, foundation plantings, mixed borders, containers, mass plantings, coastal gardens, entryway accents.

Faqs

Q: How large does 'Pink Dancer' Indian Hawthorn get?
A: It has a compact, rounded habit, typically reaching 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 m) in both height and spread at maturity, making it ideal for small gardens and low hedges.

Q: How much sun does it need for the best flowering?
A: It performs best in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) for the most abundant flower display. It will tolerate partial shade, but flowering will be reduced.

Q: Is it resistant to leaf spot disease?
A: Yes, 'Pink Dancer' is selected for improved resistance to common leaf spot diseases (such as Entomosporium) that often plague other Indian Hawthorn varieties, making it a healthier, more reliable choice.

Q: How much water does it need?
A: Once established, it is drought-tolerant. Water regularly during its first year to establish a deep root system. After that, it requires little to no supplemental water in most climates.

Q: Is it deer resistant?
A: Yes, Indian Hawthorn is generally resistant to deer browsing , making it a good choice for gardens where deer are a concern.

Q: When should I prune it?
A: Prune immediately after flowering in early summer to shape and maintain size. Avoid late-season pruning, as this will remove next year's flower buds.

Q: Does it produce berries?
A: Yes, the flowers are followed by small, dark blue to black berries in late summer and fall, adding extra ornamental interest and attracting birds .

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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