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Shrubs
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.
