A compact evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Pretty, tubular, dark crimson flowers. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Escallonia ‘Red Elf’
A compact evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Pretty, tubular, dark crimson flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Escallonia |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Red Elf' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | crimson |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Escalloniaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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