Hawthorn: pink or white?

josusa47

Some time in the not-too-distant, I am planning to plant a border with native hedgerow species, including hawthorn.  My mum is almost blind, but can distinguish blocks of colour, so I'm thinking of putting some pink-flowered hawthorn opposite her window.  Is there any difference in growth rate, hardiness or value to wildlife, compared to the more common white?

Dovefromabove

I think the pink hawthorn is usually double flowered
while the white can be single or double. Of course single flowers are usually of most value to wildlife. 😊 

cornelly

And later flowering with us here in south Wales.

Lizzie27

Would your mum not distinguish the white one better?

Green Magpie

The deep pink one, "Paul's Scarlet", has lovely blossom but may not have much in the way of berries.

Dovefromabove

Think that’s because it’s double so is unlikely to be pollinated. 

josusa47

Thank you everyone.  I think I'll just have one pink and the rest white.