ESCALLONIA rubra var. macrantha 'Crimson Spire'
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ESCALLONIA rubra var. macrantha 'Crimson Spire'
HEDGING TYPES
Red flowers, upright growth
pot grown
individually £13.00 each , 10+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Suitable for hedging in coastal areas. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
South America - Chile (raised in Cornwall, UK) -
EvergreenElliptic to broadly oval, dark-green, glossy leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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Red
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PaniclesLoose panicles to 10cm (4in) long
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TubularTo 2cm (¾in) long
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Fully hardy
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
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Tall ShrubErect shrub.
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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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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds. -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Escallonia - Care Guide