About
Escallonia alpina is a compact, evergreen escallonia with dense, glossy, leathery foliage and clusters of small, white or pink, five-petalled flowers in summer. A reliable and ornamental shrub for a sunny, sheltered border or coastal garden.
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.