Raphiolepis indica CV Newport

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Raphiolepis indica which originated as a mutation in a group of cuttings taken from a parent "Jack Evans" variety. The new cultivar is particularly notable for flowers having a rich, vivid red-purple color, darker than any other known variety of Raphiolepis indica. The plant is of slow growing nature and tight, compact habit. Overall height of a fully mature plant is expected to fall in the range of 60 to 90 cm.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Raphiolepis indica, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized as to novelty by: flower petals having a unique, dark, rich vivid red-purple color;   flowers that remain somewhat cupped, never fully expanding; and   a slow growing nature and tight, compact habit.