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    ESCALLONIA rubra var. macrantha
    ESCALLONIA rubra var. macrantha
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    ESCALLONIA rubra var. macrantha ESCALLONIA rubra var. macrantha ESCALLONIA rubra var. macrantha ESCALLONIA rubra var. macrantha
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    ESCALLONIA rubra var. macrantha

    HEDGING TYPES

    Pink flowers, with tough foliage, good in coastal exposure
     
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    • Good to know
      Similar to 'Crimson Spire' but less erect in growth. Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      South America (Chile)
    • Evergreen
      Broadly oval, dark-green, glossy leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    • Panicles
      Loose panicles to 10cm (4in) long
    • Tubular
      To 1.5cm (½in) long
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
      Suitable for a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea-winds
    • Tall Shrub
      Vigorous shrub.
    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Scented foliage
      Emits a pleasant fragrance, especially after rain
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold winds.
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      		 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
      		  
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    ESCALLONIA rubra var. macrantha 'Crimson Spire'
    Red flowers, upright growth
     
    Pot grown
    £13.00
    Available again from SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2026
    Despatch will take place anytime between early September through to late October as stock becomes available.
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