Overview

Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' is a bushy evergreen shrub in the genus Escallonia, part of the Escalloniaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include hedging, coastal gardens and wildlife gardens.

About

Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Escallonia genus, native to North and South America. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is suitable for hedging, coastal, and wildlife gardens. Propagation can be achieved through softwood, semi-ripe, or hardwood cuttings.

About the genus

Escallonia is a genus of shrubs and trees in the family Escalloniaceae. They are native to North and South America.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Escallonia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Evergreen shrub

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Hedging, Coastal gardens, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Escallonia 'Apple Blossom'

Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness

Propagation

Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Escallonia leaf spot, Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions