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Escallonia “Pink Princess”

Escallonia exoniensis fradesii

This shrub is a compact, fast-growing evergreen shrub, glossy green leaves & clusters pink flowe…

Quick Care Summary

Light Full sun
Water Moderate
Mature size 2.5m High x 1.5m wide
Frost Frost hardy
Difficulty Easy
Flowering Nearly Year-round

How to Grow and Care

  • Very Resilient, forst and drought hardy shrub
  • Ideally for Hedges, Landscapes, Pots and focal points in a garden.

Best Uses

  • Outdoor garden
  • Patio
  • Standing Plant pot /container

Growth and Size

  • Height: 2.5m
  • Width: 1.5m
  • Growth rate: Fast
  • Foliage: Glossy dark green leaves

Climate Suitability

  • Soil condition: Good, aerated compost rich soil.
  • Temperature: Hardy & versatile.
  • Watering: Drought tolerant once established.
  • Watering: Regular watering until settled.
  • Wind: Wind tolerant / Wind breaker.

Maintenance Level

  • Low maintenance.
  • Very hardy and versatile garden shrub can tolerate various of soil types.
  • Fertilizing will stimulate constant flowering.
  • Not Prone to pests and diseases.
  • Pruning early spring and summer will promote flowering.

Additional Information

  • The "exoniensis" specifically indicates to its place of origin in Devon, England.
  • Flowers attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees.
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