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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 'Iveyi'
BUSH TYPES
The most handsome member of this family, originally raised at Caerhays Castle, with very glossy foliage and waxy white flowers
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - oval 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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Height - 3m (10ft)
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Spread - 3m (10ft)
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Tall Shrub - upright 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)
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Full sun - shelter from cold winds.
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Additional Features - Burncoose speciality - See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
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Good to know - wildlife plant - insects
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Pests & Diseases - none
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Place of origin - South America (raised at Caerhays).
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Burncoose Specialities - Caerhays bred plants -
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Flower Shape - Panicles - - conical panicles 13-16cm (5-6¼in) long and 10cm (4in) wide at the bases
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf margin - Serrulate - see photos above
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Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
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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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Scented foliage - emits a pleasant fragrance, especially after rain
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Rabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Escallonia - Care Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
3m (10ft)
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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