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ESCALLONIA 'Iveyi'
BUSH TYPES
The most handsome member of this family, originally raised at Caerhays Castle, with very glossy foliage and waxy white flowers
£13.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Burncoose speciality
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
South America (raised at Caerhays). -
Caerhays bred plants
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EvergreenOval to elliptic, glossy, dark-green leaves to 7cm (3in) long, often bronze-tinted in cold weather.
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White
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PaniclesConical panicles 13-16cm (5-6¼in) long and 10cm (4in) wide at the bases
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright shrub. Chalice-shaped flowers to 1cm (½in) across
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowers
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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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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Pruning group
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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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Shelter from cold winds.
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Escallonia - Care Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
