Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Conor'
Eleanor Tabor Indian Hawthorn
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Height
- 3 ft to 4 ft
- Width
- 3 ft to 4 ft
- Flower color
- Soft pink flowers fading to white with prominent pink stamens
- Foliage color
- Glossy dark green leaves with bronze new growth and evergreen habit
- Bloom time
- Spring with occasional rebloom in fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Low to moderate once grown
- Maintenance
- Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove damaged branches
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 7 to 10
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies and pollinators attracted to nectar rich flowers with birds feeding on blue black berries
About this plant
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Conor' produces clusters of lightly fragrant soft pink flowers that gradually fade to white in spring. Glossy, oval leaves are deep green and leathery, forming a dense evergreen canopy that provides year-round structure. New growth emerges with bronze tones, adding seasonal color, while the flowers are held in rounded clusters above the foliage and are followed by small blue-black berries that attract birds.
Originating from a species native to southern China and Japan, this cultivar reflects modern breeding focused on ornamental appeal and garden performance. It is well suited to borders, foundation plantings, low hedging, and coastal gardens, where its evergreen foliage and seasonal flowering provide lasting interest.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Coastal Gardens · Foundation Plantings · Bird Gardens
Companion plants
Tulips · Beautyberry · Coreopsis · Maiden grass · Sea thrift · California lilac
Design tip
‘Conor’ offers subtle color changes, beginning with bronze new growth followed by soft pink spring flowers that gradually fade to white. Against the glossy dark green foliage, these changing shades give the shrub plenty of interest without making the planting feel overly colorful or busy.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Oregon Monrovia Display Garden.
