Raphiolepis 'Snow Maiden' - White Indian Hawthorn

The Raphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden' also known as the White Indian Hawthorn is a compact upright evergreen shrub renowned for its glossy dark green foliage, delicate white winter and spring flowers, and ornamental black berries.

This reliable variety is perfect for creating smaller sized hedges, borders, and compact ornamental plantings.

The naturally dense growth habit makes it ideal for formal gardens and contemporary landscape designs seeking year-round evergreen structure.

Growth size: 1.8m h x 0.5m w

Positioning: Full sun to part shade

Temperament: Light frost, drought, salt and wind tolerant

Perfect for: Borders, feature plant, shorter hedging, pots

Growth Habit:

The Snow Maiden showcases a naturally compact upright form that develops beautifully without requiring any or minimal pruning.

Growth Size is around 1.8m tall x 0.5m width. 

The impressive height combined with narrow width creates a columnar silhouette perfect for confined spaces, narrow garden beds, borders, and formal plantings.

Glossy Dark Green Foliage:

Featuring attractive glossy dark green leaves that create year-round evergreen and ornamental presence.

The small leaf size creates fine texture and elegant appearance.

Winter & Spring Flowering:

Pretty small white clusters of flowers appear in Winter and Spring, creating delicate floral displays when many other plants are dormant.

The abundant white blooms provide welcome seasonal colour during cooler months together with celebrating the arrival of warmer weather.

The flowers attract pollinators and add ornamental value.

Growing Requirements:

The Snow Maiden thrives across diverse Australian climates from cooler to warmer regions.

Position in full sun to part shade, but will flower more profusely in a full sun position. 

Prefers well-draining soil.  Not tolerant to water logged soil. 

Once established, exceptionally low-maintenance with minimal care requirements.

Perfect for Hedging & Borders:

> Shorter height hedges

> Narrow garden beds

> Borders

> Feature planting

> Coastal planting

Why choose Snow Maiden:

> Compact upright growth habit

> Flowering hedge

> Low to no maintenance 

> Hardy and robust

> Highly resistant to pest and diseases

> Bee attracting