An evergreen shrub with peeling brown bark and glossy, dark green leaves. Pretty, tubular, deep crimson flowers in abundance. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 5m. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Escallonia rubra ‘Crimson Spire’
An evergreen shrub with peeling brown bark and glossy, dark green leaves. Pretty, tubular, deep crimson flowers in abundance.
Additional information
| Generic | Escallonia |
|---|---|
| Species | rubra |
| Varietry | 'Crimson Spire' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | crimson |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Escalloniaceae |
| Spread | 5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| 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, Hedging |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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