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ESCALLONIA
Easily-grown, adaptable jack-of-all-trades for a garden sheltered from cold winds. Loves to be beside the seaside.
Genus of about 50-60 species of mostly evergreen shrubs, or more rarely, small trees found in woodland and scrub, and often on mountains in South America.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenGlossy, dark green, slightly serrated leaves
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Dark pink red with white stripe -
Height50cm (20in) -
Spread1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, low-growing, spreading shrub
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline -
Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - bees and other insects. Excellent for coastal exposure
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originUK. Peter Moore, Hampshire -
Flower ShapePaniclesLoose panicles of flowers to 1cm (½in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Scented PlantsScented foliageEmits a pleasant fragrance, especially after rain
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Escallonia - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of ESCALLONIA
BUSH TYPES
ESCALLONIA 'Apple Blossom'
delicate pale pink with neat foliage
ESCALLONIA 'Iveyi'
the most handsome member of this family, originally raised at Caerhays Castle, with very glossy foliage and waxy white flowers
ESCALLONIA 'Peach Blossom'
similar to 'Apple Blossom' but with clear peach pink flowers
ESCALLONIA tucumanensis
red-tinted new growth and white flowers in summer.
Gift-wrapping available
£15.00
HEDGING TYPES
ESCALLONIA rubra var. macrantha
pink flowers, with tough foliage, good in coastal exposure
ESCALLONIA rubra var. macrantha 'Crimson Spire'
red flowers, upright growth
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
