Rhaphiolepis 'Snow Maiden' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its masses of pure white flowers, glossy green foliage and naturally neat, rounded habit. Flowering prolifically from late winter through spring, it creates a stunning display that contrasts beautifully against its dark green leaves. Exceptionally hardy and low maintenance, 'Snow Maiden' is well suited to Australian conditions, thriving in coastal gardens, streetscapes, courtyards and low-maintenance landscapes. Its compact growth makes it ideal for hedging, borders, mass planting and feature containers.

Flowers

Abundant clusters of fragrant pure white flowers cover the plant from late winter through spring, often with a lighter repeat flowering during the warmer months. The blooms attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Foliage

Glossy, deep green evergreen leaves provide year-round colour and create a dense, attractive shrub with excellent landscape appeal.

Fruit

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

Form & Size

A naturally compact, rounded evergreen shrub with dense branching.

Mature Size: Approximately 1–1.5m high × 1–1.5m 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 requires only 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

Very low maintenance. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a dense, compact shape and encourage fresh growth. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring for healthy flowering and foliage.

Notes

Rhaphiolepis 'Snow Maiden' is valued for its exceptional flowering display, glossy evergreen foliage and naturally compact growth. It is highly tolerant of heat, humidity, coastal conditions and drought once established, making it an excellent choice for Australian gardens where reliable year-round performance is required.

Companion Plants

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

Common Name: Snow Maiden Indian Hawthorn

Botanical Name: Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden'

Family: Rosaceae

Origin: Cultivated selection of Rhaphiolepis indica, native to eastern and southeastern Asia.