ESCALLONIA rubra var. macrantha

Pink flowers, with tough foliage, good in coastal exposure

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Available again from summer 2020 - These plants are expected to be available sometime in summer.

pot grown individually £11.50 each, 10+ £10.00 each

Available again from summer 2020

Evergreen - broadly oval, dark-green, glossy leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Height - 3-5m (10-16ft)
Spread - 3-5m (10-16ft)
Hedge - Ideal for hedging
Tall Shrub - vigorous shrub. Tubular flowers to 1.5cm (½in) long in loose panicles to 10cm (4in).
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)
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Scented Plants - Scented foliage - - emits a pleasant fragrance, especially after rain
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant