Overview
Escallonia rubra var. macrantha aurea is a bushy, spreading branched shrubs in the genus Escallonia, part of the Escalloniaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Escallonia rubra var. macrantha aurea grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include coastal gardens, hedging, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Escallonia rubra var. macrantha aurea is a cultivar of Escallonia, a genus of evergreen shrubs known for their shiny, leathery leaves and clusters of five-petalled flowers in summer and early autumn. This bushy, spreading branched shrub thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, favouring fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for coastal gardens, hedging, wildlife gardens, flower borders, and wall side borders. Propagation is typically by cuttings taken at various stages throughout the growing season.
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
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Escallonia rubra var. macrantha aurea size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal gardens, Hedging, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Escallonia rubra var. macrantha aurea
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, Hardwood cuttings from late autumn to winter
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Escallonia leaf spot, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Escallonia rubra var. macrantha aurea?
Escallonia rubra var. macrantha aurea prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Escallonia rubra var. macrantha aurea need?
Escallonia rubra var. macrantha aurea is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Escallonia rubra var. macrantha aurea hardy in the UK?
Escallonia rubra var. macrantha aurea has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Escallonia rubra var. macrantha aurea?
Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, Hardwood cuttings from late autumn to winter.