Overview
Rhaphiolepis umbellata f. ovata is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rhaphiolepis, part of the Rosaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Rhaphiolepis umbellata f. ovata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, conservatory and greenhouse and wall side borders.
About
Rhaphiolepis umbellata or Sexton's bride is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to Korea, Japan and Taiwan. Growing to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall and wide, it is an evergreen shrub with glossy oval leaves, and scented white flowers, sometimes tinged with pink, in early summer.
About the genus
Rhaphiolepis is a genus of about fifteen species of evergreen shrubs and small trees in the family Rosaceae, native to warm temperate and subtropical East Asia and Southeast Asia, from southern Japan, southern Korea and southern China, south to Thailand and Vietnam. In searching literature it is well to remember that the name commonly is misspelt "Raphiolepsis". The genus is closely related to Eriobotrya (loquats), so closely in fact, that members of the two genera have hybridised with each other; for example × Rhaphiobotrya, the "Coppertone loquat", is a hybrid of Eriobotrya deflexa X Rhaphiolepis indica.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rhaphiolepis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Rhaphiolepis umbellata f. ovata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Conservatory and greenhouse, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rhaphiolepis umbellata f. ovata
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rhaphiolepis umbellata f. ovata?
Rhaphiolepis umbellata f. ovata prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rhaphiolepis umbellata f. ovata need?
Rhaphiolepis umbellata f. ovata grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Rhaphiolepis umbellata f. ovata hardy in the UK?
Rhaphiolepis umbellata f. ovata has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Rhaphiolepis umbellata f. ovata?
Semi-ripe cuttings.