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Products > Rhaphiolepis indica 'Fiesta' PP21,417   Rhaphiolepis indica 'Fiesta' PP21,417 - Variegated Indian Hawthorn     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Rosaceae (Roses) Origin: China (Asia) Evergreen: Yes Red/Purple Foliage: Yes Variegated Foliage: Yes Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Spring Synonyms: [Raphiolepis] Height: 3-4 feet Width: 4-5 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Seaside: Yes Summer Dry: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F Rhaphiolepis indica 'Fiesta' PP21,417 (Variegated Indian Hawthorn) - This selection of the popular Indian Hawthorn is a slow growing evergreen rounded shrub. It is a new introduction and only time will tell what its ultimate size will be but we are guessing it will grow slowly to 3-4 feet tall by slightly wider. It has medium green leaves that have a cream variegation around the entire margin, which is particularly enhanced by the new growth that is a reddish copper color. In spring appear the pink flower buds that open to display pure white flowers. Plant in full sun or light shade. As with other Rhaphiolepis indica cultivars this plant should prove quite drought tolerant in coastal gardens but will appreciate occasional irrigation and tolerate more frequent watering as well. Likely hardy to 10° F or slightly less. Jon Roethling of High Point University Arboretum and Gardens discovered this plant in 2002 as a branch sport on an otherwise non-variegated Rhaphiolepis indica in a private garden in Waxhaw, North Carolina. We began trials on this plant at San Marcos Growers in August 2006 and the plant received its US Plant Patent on October 26, 2010.  This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We will also incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information about this plant, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Rhaphiolepis indica 'Fiesta' PP21,417.     [MORE INFO]