About
Escallonia rubra, the red escallonia, is a large, vigorous, variable evergreen shrub to around 5 m with rich-green, glossy leaves and loose clusters of narrowly tubular, dark-crimson to pink flowers throughout summer and early autumn. A bold and reliable escallonia for hedging, screening or a sheltered, sunny border.
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.