Rhaphiolepis ‘Snow Maiden’ is a compact, evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and abundant, fragrant white flowers. Its tidy, rounded habit makes it perfect for low hedges, borders, or mass plantings, and it thrives in sunny positions with minimal maintenance. The profuse blooms attract pollinators, adding seasonal interest to both formal and informal garden settings.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional once mature
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates a range of soil types
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Slow to moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, ideal for tubs and planters
Mature Height: 1–1.5 m
Mature Width: 1–1.5 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Yes
Leaf colour: Glossy dark green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 2–4 cm long, elliptic
Flower Colour: White
Flower Shape: Rounded clusters
Flower Fragrance: Mild, sweet
Flower Season: Spring
Rhaphiolepis ‘Snow Maiden’ is a compact, evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and abundant, fragrant white flowers. Its tidy, rounded habit makes it perfect for low hedges, borders, or mass plantings, and it thrives in sunny positions with minimal maintenance. The profuse blooms attract pollinators, adding seasonal interest to both formal and informal garden settings.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional once mature
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates a range of soil types
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Slow to moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, ideal for tubs and planters
Mature Height: 1–1.5 m
Mature Width: 1–1.5 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Yes
Leaf colour: Glossy dark green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 2–4 cm long, elliptic
Flower Colour: White
Flower Shape: Rounded clusters
Flower Fragrance: Mild, sweet
Flower Season: Spring
