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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
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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Height - 3m (10ft) -
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) -
Full sun - shelter from cold winds. -
Additional Features - Burncoose speciality - See Burncoose Speciality group for more details -
Good to know - wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - South America (raised at Caerhays). -
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 -
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 - -
Rabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Escallonia - Care Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
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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
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