Branched flower clusters
Many small flowers open together at the tips, creating a continuous pink display.
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Rhaphiolepis 'Springtime'® 19cm
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€15,00
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Rhaphiolepis indica ‘Monme’ Springtime®
- Pink spring flowers
- Glossy evergreen foliage
- Dense rounded crown
- Sun or light shade
Rhaphiolepis indica ‘Monme’ Springtime® is a dense evergreen shrub that combines dark glossy foliage with clouds of soft pink flowers in spring. Branched flower clusters cover the shoot tips, while new growth often opens bronze before turning green. Its neat rounded crown gives clear year-round structure and a strong seasonal peak without looking rigid. The result combines pink spring flowers with a dense, rounded crown without losing the cultivar’s natural identity.
It works as a middle-layer evergreen volume in a sheltered border, beside an entrance or in a generous pot, where the spring flowers read clearly against a stable dark background.
What makes it distinctive
Three elements define this exact cultivar’s form and presence.
Bronze new growth
Young leaves add a warm tint before maturing to deep green.
Rounded framework
Natural branching fills the crown without frequent geometric clipping.
Why you will love it: because branched flower clusters gain a clear presence on a dense rounded evergreen shrub, without excessive styling.
In the garden & on the terracePlacement & plant combinationsAllow about 1 m of clear width for the ten-year crown and shelter it from cold, wet wind.
Ideal position
Allow about 1 m of clear width for the ten-year crown and shelter it from cold, wet wind.
Compatible combinations
Choose contrasting textures that share sun or light shade, good drainage and a compatible watering scale.
- Westringia fruticosa — its fine silver-green texture lightens the dark crown in a sunny free-draining position
- Teucrium fruticans — silver foliage and blue flowers continue the Mediterranean palette with similar needs
- Agapanthus praecox — upright flower stems add height in front of the rounded shrub
Care at a glance
Light
Sun or light partial shade, sheltered from cold, drying winds.
Watering
Water when the upper few centimetres of soil have dried and never leave water standing.
Climate & resilience
An evergreen shrub for a sheltered outdoor position; protect container roots from prolonged hard frost.
Safety
An ornamental plant, not for eating. Keep leaves, flowers and any fruit away from chewing.
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, soil, feeding, pruning and problem prevention.
Position & light
Sun or light partial shade, sheltered from cold, drying winds.
Watering & drainage
Water when the upper few centimetres of soil have dried and never leave water standing.
Soil & repotting
Organic free-draining soil from slightly acidic to neutral, with rapid removal of surplus water.
Feeding
One light application of balanced feed in early spring is enough for steady new growth.
Pruning & habit
Correct wayward or dead stems selectively after the main growth and retain the natural habit. Avoid wetting foliage late in the day because persistent dampness encourages leaf spotting.
Problem prevention
Watch for spotting when foliage stays wet and chlorosis in very lime-rich compost.
Development through timeFrom establishment to mature habitFrom first establishment to the exact plant’s natural mature habit.
First season
During the first season it directs energy into root establishment and a few strong new shoots rather than filling its final space immediately.
Establishment
New tips fill gaps in the woody framework and the natural crown becomes denser without changing its basic growth type.
Mature scale
With long-term growth it reaches about 2 m in height and about 1 m in width, forming a dense rounded evergreen shrub.
Mature habit & dimensions
about 10 yearsHeight about 2 mWidth about 1 mdense rounded evergreen shrub
At maturity it forms a dense rounded evergreen shrub, about 2 m × about 1 m.
Form through time
Seasonal cycleEvergreen structuredense rounded evergreen shrubTwo truthful states
SpringPink flower clusters open around the glossy crown.
Summer–winterFlowers recede, leaving the dense evergreen framework and bronze young leaves.
Both drawings show the same natural architecture as foliage, flowers and active growth change.
What to expect after planting: The final habit develops gradually; retain the natural framework and assess growth over a complete season.
History & originCultivar originThe documented history of the exact cultivar and the limits of what is known.
‘Monme’ was selected by Monrovia Nurseries in the United States and introduced in 1953. Springtime® is the trade designation under which this exact selection of Rhaphiolepis indica became established.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Flowers in branched clusters
Individual flowers are carried in branched terminal inflorescences, so the display reads as a single pink cloud.
A pome, not a berry
The ovary matures with neighbouring floral tissue into a small fleshy pome rather than a true berry.
Frequently asked questions
Six practical answers covering position, water, seasonality, pruning, mature scale and safety.
01How much light does it need?
Sun or light partial shade, sheltered from cold, drying winds.
02When should it be watered?
Water when the upper few centimetres of soil have dried and never leave water standing.
03Can it stay permanently in a pot?
Yes, in a container matched to its final scale, with open drainage holes and the upper compost refreshed each spring.
04When and how should it be pruned?
Correct wayward or dead stems selectively after the main growth and retain the natural habit.
05How large does it become?
At maturity it reaches about 2 m high and about 1 m wide, with a natural dense rounded evergreen shrub.
06Is it safe to eat or for pets?
An ornamental plant, not for eating. Keep leaves, flowers and any fruit away from chewing.
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