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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.
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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Evergreen - shrubs and rarely small trees.
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Full sun - shelter from cold winds. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - good for shrub borders, against walls and for hedges, screens or windbreaks. Foliage scents the air after rain. Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies, moths. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - South America -
Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Escallonia - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of ESCALLONIA
ESCALLONIA 'Iveyi' >
The most handsome member of this family, originally raised at Caerhays Castle, with very glossy foliage and waxy white flowers
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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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
