About
Escallonia hybrid is a garden hybrid escallonia combining characteristics of its parent species, producing the characteristic dense, glossy foliage and clusters of white, pink or red, five-petalled flowers of the genus. A reliable and ornamental shrub for a sunny, sheltered garden position.
About the genus
Escallonia are evergreen shrubs with glossy, leathery, toothed leaves � sometimes sticky � and five-petalled white, pink or red flowers in terminal racemes or panicles in summer and early autumn. Popular hedging and border shrubs for sheltered, sunny positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or in late winter for shape.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.