Rhaphiolepis × delacourii Enchantress ('Moness')

RHS Plant Profile

Indian hawthorn [Enchantress]

Synonyms

Rhaphiolepis × delacourii 'Moness'

Shrubs

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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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 10–20 years
Max Spread: 1-1.5 metres
Max Height: 1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand

Moisture: Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade

Aspect: South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H4
Drought Resistance: Yes

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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

Pruning group 8

Pests

Generally pest-free, but may be susceptible to scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free though may be susceptible to fireblight