Rhaphiolepis indica 'Ballerina' (Ballerina Indian Hawthorn) CLEARANCE
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Ballerina' (Ballerina Indian Hawthorn) CLEARANCE
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Not uniform in shape and size. These end-of-batch plants may show brown tips and minor leaf imperfections, but remain healthy and actively growing. They will establish well over time, making them a great choice for hedging and low-maintenance landscape planting once matured.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Ballerina' (Ballerina Indian Hawthorn) is a charming evergreen shrub celebrated for its profuse white flowers with delicate pink blushes and compact, rounded growth habit. This attractive cultivar features clusters of star-shaped flowers that appear in abundance during spring, creating a beautiful display against the dark green, leathery foliage. The flowers may be followed by small dark berries that add seasonal interest and attract birds to the garden.
Ideal for borders, low hedging, containers, and coastal gardens, 'Ballerina' thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It demonstrates excellent drought tolerance once established and tolerates salt spray, making it perfect for coastal conditions. This low-maintenance shrub is valued for its reliable flowering, neat habit, and ability to provide year-round structure in garden designs.

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Mature height
0.8–1.2 metres
Mature width
0.8–1.2 metres
Spacing
1–1.2 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Dark green foliage with white and pink flowers, dark berries
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers spring (September to November); fruits summer (December to February)
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance. Light pruning after flowering maintains compact growth
Root System
Well-behaved, non-invasive root system suitable for garden beds