Rhaphiolepis × delacourii Enchantress ('Moness')
Indian hawthorn [Enchantress]
A compact, slow-growing, rounded, evergreen shrub to about 1.2m with firm, leathery, dark green leaves and terminal clusters of rose-pink, lightly scented, star-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by black berries
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Rhaphiolepis are evergreen shrubs or small trees, with leathery, dark green leaves and terminal panicles of white or pink-tinged flowers in early summer, followed by black fruits
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sheltered area out of drying or cold winds in a well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or light shade
Propagation
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or layering in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free, but may be susceptible to scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free though may be susceptible to fireblight
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