Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn

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Size: 18cm

18cm

Current Stock Height Guides

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 1m to 1.5m

Mature Width: 1m to 1.5m

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn is expected to grow 20cm to 30cm per year.

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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Trachelospermum jasminoides, commonly called Star Jasmine, is an evergreen twining climber, and despite the name it is not a true jasmine. Stems wind through wire and lattice and build a woody framework over time, carrying oval, glossy dark green leaves. Scented white flowers shaped like five pointed stars open through spring and summer.

Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, though it grows perfectly well in part shade. Any free draining soil will do. Growth is moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. It is frost tolerant once established, handles salt wind and short dry periods, and performs from Perth and Adelaide through to Sydney and Brisbane.

On a fence or wall it covers 2 to 3 metres of support, more with age and training. Left unsupported it spreads as a groundcover 30 to 45 centimetres deep, useful on batters and under established trees. It is the standard answer when a boundary needs green cover without the bulk of a hedge.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Star Jasmine

What is Star Jasmine?

Trachelospermum jasminoides is an evergreen twining climber from east Asia, and despite the common name it is not a true jasmine. It builds a woody framework of stems carrying glossy dark green leaves, and produces scented white flowers shaped like five pointed stars. It is grown as a climber, a groundcover or a clipped cover.

How fast does Star Jasmine grow?

Growth is moderate at about 30 to 50 centimetres a year once established. The first year is slow while the roots develop, and the pace picks up noticeably in the second and third seasons. Regular water and a spring feed speed things along, and plants tied in early cover a fence faster than those left to find their own way.

Does Star Jasmine need sun or shade?

It grows in full sun through to part shade. Full sun produces the tightest growth and by far the most flowers, while shaded plants stay leafier with sparse flowering. In hot inland gardens some afternoon shade prevents leaf scorch. Against a west facing wall, make sure the roots stay mulched and watered.

Is Star Jasmine frost tolerant?

Yes, established plants handle light to moderate frost without damage, though the leaves often take on a bronze or purple tone through winter and green up again in spring. Young plants in their first winter are more vulnerable and benefit from a sheltered position or a temporary cover in cold inland districts.

Can Star Jasmine be used as a groundcover?

Yes. Left without support it spreads sideways into a dense mat roughly 30 to 45 centimetres deep, which is a common way to cover batters, median strips and the ground under established trees. Space plants about 1 metre apart for cover within two seasons, and trim the runners back off paths.

Is Star Jasmine suitable for coastal positions?

It handles coastal conditions well, including salt laden wind and sandy soil, provided it is not in the front line of direct salt spray. Improve sandy ground with compost before planting and mulch to hold moisture. It is used widely on coastal fences and retaining walls along the eastern and southern seaboard.

How do I care for Star Jasmine?

Water through the first two summers, after which it asks for very little. Prune after flowering, cutting back long runners and thinning the framework if it has built up thick and woody. It takes a hard cut back and reshoots. Feed in early spring. Wear gloves when pruning, as the milky sap can irritate skin.

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Uses in my Garden

Shrubs
Screening or Privacy
Council or Civic Landscapes
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn works in an:

Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.

Is Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn Evergreen or Deciduous?

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 1m to 1.5m

Mature Width: 1m to 1.5m

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn is expected to grow 20cm to 30cm per year.

Growth Rate of Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn is expected to grow 20cm to 30cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn

Is Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn frost tolerant?

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn Flower?

Rhaphiolepis 'Rajah' produces clusters of small soft pink flowers through spring, typically September to November in Australia. Flowering is heaviest in full sun, and the display is followed by a flush of bronze-red new foliage that extends the seasonal colour.

Does Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Clustered
Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

Pink

Is Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn an Australian Native Tree?

No

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn is Native to Southern China and Japan. The parent species Rhaphiolepis indica grows naturally on coastal slopes and open hillsides, which is the source of its salt, heat and drought tolerance. 'Rajah' is a compact cultivar selected for its dense rounded habit and soft pink flowering.

What is the Wildlife Value of Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn ?

The clustered pink spring flowers of Rhaphiolepis 'Rajah' provide nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators. Small dark berries follow the flowering season and are taken by birds, and the dense evergreen habit offers year-round shelter for small garden birds.

How much Sunlight does Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn need?

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Rhaphiolepis 'Rajah' grows in almost any free-draining soil, from sand through to loam, and tolerates poorer ground where more demanding shrubs struggle. It prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH. The only real requirement is drainage, as persistently wet soil leads to root rot.

Is Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn Drought Tolerant?

Is Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn Drought tolerant?

Through establishment 'Rajah' benefits from regular watering to build a strong root system. Once established it is genuinely drought tolerant and copes with extended dry periods on minimal supplementary watering, reflecting its origins on dry coastal slopes. This hardiness is why Indian Hawthorn is used so widely in unirrigated commercial plantings.

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How To Plant Your Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn

Site: Full sun for the densest growth and heaviest flowering, in any free-draining soil.

Hole: Dig twice the width of the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in and water deeply.

Mulch: Apply a 50 mm layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it clear of the stems.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn

Low hedge or border edging: 60 to 80 cm apart for a continuous line.

Mass planting: 80 cm to 1 metre apart so each plant keeps its rounded form.

Feature or pots: Standalone in a 40 cm or larger container for entries and courtyards.

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn is expected to grow 20cm to 30cm per year.

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn

Watering: Water regularly through the first summer to establish. After that, only during extended dry periods.

Pruning: Optional. The habit is naturally rounded, so trim lightly after flowering only if a tighter shape is wanted. Avoid hard pruning into bare wood.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release fertiliser in early spring.

Pest and disease: Very hardy. Leaf spot can appear in humid conditions with poor air movement, so space plants to allow circulation and avoid overhead watering.