{"product_id":"oriental-pearl-rhaphiolepis","title":"Rhaphiolepis Oriental Pearl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"620\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRhaphiolepis 'Oriental Pearl' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its abundance of soft pink flower buds that open to beautiful white blooms during late winter and spring. Combined with its glossy deep green foliage and naturally rounded habit, it provides year-round colour and structure with very little maintenance. Exceptionally hardy and well suited to Australian conditions, 'Oriental Pearl' thrives in coastal gardens, streetscapes, courtyards and modern landscapes. Its compact growth makes it ideal for low hedging, borders, feature planting and containers.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1eye8vn\" data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eFlowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eClusters of soft pink buds open to fragrant white flowers from late winter through spring, often followed by sporadic flowering during the warmer months. The flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1gpte22\" data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eDense, glossy dark green evergreen foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the masses of flowers and maintains year-round interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"x908ft\" data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eFruit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eSmall blue-black berries develop after flowering, providing additional ornamental appeal and attracting native birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"dx7d5c\" data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eA compact, naturally rounded evergreen shrub with dense branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e1–1.5m high × 1–1.5m wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"stzjt4\" data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows well in most well-drained soils including sandy, loamy and clay soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment. Once established it is drought tolerant and only requires occasional watering during prolonged dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eFrost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates light to moderate frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eWind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent tolerance of coastal winds and salt spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well suited to subtropical, temperate and coastal climates throughout Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xwa4r9\" data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qi7mc2\" data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eLow hedging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oz1glz\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eBorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qa8y83\" data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eMass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"60jsnv\" data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eFeature planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4wyqq9\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eCourtyard gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5hsryn\" data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003ePots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5hn3on\" data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eCoastal gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"24npwy\" data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eCommercial landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dnq5fo\" data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eLow-maintenance gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"s27ty0\" data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003eVery low maintenance. Light pruning after flowering will encourage dense new growth and maintain a compact shape. Feed annually with a quality slow-release fertiliser during spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xe9fpi\" data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eRhaphiolepis 'Oriental Pearl' is prized for its attractive pink flower buds that contrast beautifully against the glossy green foliage before opening into masses of white flowers. 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