Rhaphiolepis indica, the Indian hawthorn

Indian Hawthorn is popular as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and colorful flowers. It can be grown as a standalone shrub or in hedges and borders. It prefers well-drained soil and a sunny to partially shaded location. The Indian Hawthorn plant typically blooms in spring, producing numerous flowers in tight clusters. The flowers have a pleasant fragrance and are attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.