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ESCALLONIA rubra var. macrantha
HEDGING TYPES
Pink flowers, with tough foliage, good in coastal exposure
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - broadly oval, dark-green, glossy leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 3m (10ft)
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Hedge - Ideal for hedging
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Tall Shrub - vigorous shrub.
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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 - Good to know - - similar to 'Crimson Spire' but less erect in growth. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - South America (Chile) -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - loose panicles to 10cm (4in) long
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Tubular - to 1.5cm (½in) long
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - provide some protection from direct sea-winds
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf margin - Serrulate - see photos above -
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 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
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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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