Rhaphiolepis indica 'Fiesta'

Variegated Indian Hawthorn

This selection of the popular Indian Hawthorn has medium green leaves with a cream leaf margin, flushed pink when new. Grows 3-4 feet tall by slightly wider. Spring pink flower buds that open to display pure white flowers. Plant in full sun or light shade. Quite drought tolerant. 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. Received its US Plant Patent on October 26, 2010.