An evergreen shrub with peeling brown bark and glossy, dark green leaves. Pretty, tubular, bright rose-red flowers in abundance. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Escallonia rubra var. macrantha 15 Ltr
An evergreen shrub with peeling brown bark and glossy, dark green leaves. Pretty, tubular, bright rose-red flowers in abundance.
Additional information
| Generic | Escallonia |
|---|---|
| Species | rubra |
| Varietry | var. macrantha 15 Ltr |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Escalloniaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| 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 | |
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| Maintenance | |
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