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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Escallonia macrantha rubra
Red Escallonia Macrantha
Flower Color
Description
A large, evergreen shrub to about 3m in height and spread, with broadly oval, glossy, dark green leaves to 8cm long. Loose clusters of tubular, bright rose-red flowers to 1.5cm long appear from mid-summer to autumn
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
BushySpreading
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
CoastalCottage and informal gardenCity and courtyard gardensWildlife gardensFlower borders and bedsHedging and screensClimber and wall shrubsWall side borders
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 50cm1373P | H: 50cm | €7.37 |
| H: 15cm1373K | H: 15cm | €4.82 |
| H: 15cm1373KX | H: 15cm | €3.60 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.