One of the few evergreens that will flower all summer long, this handy evergreen will take pride of place in your sunny garden. Use for low-medium hedging, or as a border specimen.
Attracts Birds & Butterflies, Waterwise, Border, Espalier, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Privacy Screen, Seacoast Exposure, Woodland Garden, specimen, foundation plant.
Escallonia grow best in a fertile and humus rich soil, acidic soil. They need good drainage. Plant in a sunny, open site with some protection from cold winter winds. Prune lightly but regularly after flowering, to keep it compact. On mature plants, remove one-third of shoots yearly.
Plant Attributes: |
Genus: |
Escallonia |
Foliage: |
Evergreen |
Exposure/Light: |
Sun |
Bloom Time: |
Summer |
Bloom Color: |
Pink |
Growth Habit/Shape: |
Compact |
Growth Rate: |
Average |
Hardiness: |
7-9 |