Rhaphiolepis 'Cosmic White'™ is a premium evergreen shrub bred for its compact growth, outstanding flowering performance and exceptional garden durability. Producing masses of brilliant white flowers over glossy dark green foliage, this improved Indian Hawthorn provides a spectacular display from late winter through spring, often followed by repeat flowering throughout the warmer months. Naturally dense and requiring very little pruning, it is an excellent choice for low hedges, borders, feature planting, containers and commercial landscapes. With excellent tolerance to heat, humidity, drought and coastal conditions, 'Cosmic White'™ is perfectly suited to Australian gardens.

Flowers

Large clusters of crisp white flowers cover the plant from late winter through spring, with repeat flushes of flowers often occurring during summer and autumn. The blooms attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Foliage

Dense, glossy deep green evergreen foliage provides year-round colour and creates a naturally compact, rounded shrub.

Fruit

Small blue-black berries may develop after flowering, providing additional seasonal interest and attracting native birds.

Form & Size

A naturally dense, rounded evergreen shrub.

Mature Size: Approximately 1m high × 1m wide

Growing Conditions

Sun: Full sun to part shade.

Soil: Prefers well-drained soils and adapts to sandy, loamy and clay soils.

Water: Water regularly during establishment. Once established it is drought tolerant and only requires occasional watering during extended dry periods.

Frost: Tolerates light to moderate frosts.

Wind: Excellent tolerance of coastal winds and salt spray.

Climate: Well suited to subtropical, temperate and coastal climates throughout Australia.

Uses

• Low hedging
• Borders
• Mass planting
• Feature planting
• Courtyard gardens
• Pots and containers
• Coastal gardens
• Commercial landscaping
• Low-maintenance gardens

Maintenance

Requires very little maintenance. Lightly prune after the main flowering period to maintain a dense shape and encourage fresh growth. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring for healthy foliage and prolific flowering.

Notes

'Cosmic White'™ has been selected for its abundant flowering, naturally compact habit and excellent resilience in Australian conditions. Its tidy growth means less pruning is required compared with traditional Indian Hawthorn varieties, making it ideal for modern, low-maintenance landscapes.

Companion Plants

• Lomandra 'Little Pal'
• Liriope 'Emerald Cascade'
• Dianella
• Agapanthus
• Gardenia
• Nandina
• Westringia
• Murraya
• Star Jasmine

Common Name: Cosmic White™ Indian Hawthorn

Botanical Name: Rhaphiolepis indica (RAPH01) PBR 'Cosmic White'™

Family: Rosaceae

Origin: Protected cultivated selection of Rhaphiolepis indica, a species native to eastern and southeastern Asia.