{"product_id":"rhaphiolepis-indica-rajah-rajah-indian-hawthorn","title":"Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' – Rajah Indian Hawthorn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRhaphiolepis indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rajah' is a compact evergreen shrub grown for its dense rounded habit and soft pink spring flowers. New growth flushes bronze-red before hardening to glossy dark green, so the plant carries colour beyond its flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reaches around 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide, holding a naturally tidy dome without needing to be clipped into shape. That makes it a low-maintenance choice for low hedging, mass planting along a driveway or path, and for filling the front of a border where a larger shrub would crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering runs through spring, typically September to November, in clusters of small pink blooms that draw bees. Once established it is hardy, drought tolerant, frost tolerant and copes with coastal exposure and poor soils, which is why Indian Hawthorn turns up so often in commercial and council plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun gives the densest growth and heaviest flowering. It will grow in part shade, though the habit opens up and flowering reduces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Rhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Rhaphiolepis 'Rajah'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eRhaphiolepis indica 'Rajah' is a compact evergreen shrub, commonly known as Indian Hawthorn. It is grown for its dense rounded habit, glossy dark green foliage, bronze-red new growth and clusters of soft pink flowers in spring. It is one of the more compact Rhaphiolepis cultivars available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eApproximately 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide at maturity, forming a naturally rounded dome. Growth is moderate at 20 to 30 centimetres a year, and it holds a tidy shape without regular clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThrough spring, typically September to November in most Australian gardens, in clusters of small soft pink flowers. Bronze-red new foliage follows the flowering flush, so the plant carries seasonal colour well beyond the blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it be used as a low hedge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. It suits low hedging and border edging well at 60 to 80 centimetres spacing. Because the habit is naturally dense and rounded, it needs far less clipping than most hedging plants. Trim lightly after flowering if you want a tighter line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere does it grow best in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt performs across a wide range of Australian climates, from subtropical Queensland through coastal and inland NSW, Victoria and South Australia. It handles coastal salt exposure, heat, poor soils and light to moderate frost once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun gives the densest growth and the heaviest flowering. It will grow in part shade but the habit opens up and flowers less, so choose the sunniest position available if the display matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, once established. Water regularly through the first summer to build the root system, after which it copes with extended dry periods on minimal watering. This hardiness is why Indian Hawthorn is used so widely in unirrigated commercial and roadside plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eVery little is needed. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. Feed with a slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Trim lightly after flowering if a tighter shape is wanted, and avoid hard pruning into bare wood. Good air circulation helps prevent leaf spot in humid conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"18cm","offer_id":47053688832199,"sku":"RHAINDRAJ18","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/products\/rhaphiolepis-indica-rajah-rajah-indian-hawthorn","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}