An erect evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Pretty tubular, bright rich red flowers. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers May to August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Escallonia ‘C F Ball’
An erect evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Pretty tubular, bright rich red flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Escallonia |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'C F Ball' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Escalloniaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Open |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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