Escallonia rubra / Escallonia

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Escallonia rubra / Escallonia

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A shrub whose glossy dark green foliage looks good all year. It has showy reddish-pink bloom clusters. After initial bloom, continues to bloom a bit throughout the season. It tolerates pruning well, and continues to produce new growth down low. 

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Escallonia rubra Family: Escalloniaceae Common name: Escallonia

Size: 10-12 ‘ high , Shape: Upright, ovoid Growth rate: fast

Type: broadleaf evergreen

Foliage: Glossy dark green on upper side, glandular undersides. Leaves 1” to 2” long, half as wide, obovate, toothed margins, many sized leaves

Flowers: Summer, on new growth, in short flower clusters. Rosy pink to red. Attractive to bees and butterflies.

Features: Glossy green leaves which look good all year. Eye catching little reddish-pink flower clusters.

Growing conditions: Easy in any well drained soil, sun or light shade. Low water needs

Climate zone: 8 - 10

Uses and comments: Excellent for hedges. If pruning is desired, prune after bloom time. From Chile / Argentina. Tolerant of coastal exposure