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ESCALLONIA 'Apple Blossom'
BUSH TYPES
Delicate pale pink with neat foliage
£13.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
South America -
Evergreenglossy, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale peach-pink -
RacemesShort racemes
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact bushy habit. Chalice-shaped flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) across with white centres.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable 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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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented foliageEmits a pleasant fragrance, especially after rain
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds. -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2.5m (8ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Escallonia - Care Guide
