{"product_id":"rhaphiolepis-indica-cosmic-white-raoh01","title":"Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Cosmic White'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmic White Indian Hawthorn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRhaphiolepis indica \u003c\/em\u003e'Cosmic White'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eEast Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tough, compact Indian hawthorn ideal for Adelaide and South Australian gardens. ‘Cosmic White’ smothers itself in extra-large, pure-white, lightly fragrant blooms in late winter–spring, then follows with blue-black berries for added interest. Heat, coastal and wind tolerant, it forms a neat, glossy, disease-resistant hedge or low-care feature with year-round polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2–2 m H × 1.2–2 m W (naturally rounded, easily kept smaller)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy deep-green leaves; new growth can flush bronze in cool weather; dense, tidy habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large clusters of pure white, lightly fragrant blossoms late winter–spring; spot flowering again in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure with a spring flower show and autumn–winter berries; stays lush and glossy year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts bees and butterflies; berries provide seasonal food for birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-Tolerant, Coastal-Tolerant, Heat-Tolerant and Wind-Tolerant; Frost Hardy; tolerates light clay if drainage is good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hedge: 0.6–0.8 m centres for a tight screen; Specimen: 1.2–1.5 m apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (best flowering) to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam, sandy loam or improved clay (avoid waterlogging)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; monthly in winter if dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light trim after main spring flush to keep compact; shape in late winter if needed; mulch in spring; feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-30 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate and Mediterranean SA gardens, including coastal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral; tolerates mildly alkaline if drainage is good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow, flowering hedge along driveways and front boundaries—crisp white flowers against glossy foliage for street appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal courtyard or poolside backdrop—handles salt and wind while staying neat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen foundation shrub in mixed borders; underplant with Lomandra or silver foliage for contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Cosmic White’ gives Adelaide gardens masses of white flowers, glossy foliage and almost no fuss. 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