Escallonia macrantha 3 Litre

Escallonia macrantha is a vigorous evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and clusters of vivid pink to crimson tubular flowers. Its dense growth and tolerance of coastal conditions make it a popular choice for colourful evergreen hedging and screening.

Why we like it

• Bright pink-red summer flowers
• Dense evergreen foliage
• Very useful for coastal hedging and screening

What to know

• Grow in full sun or partial shade.
• Plant in fertile, well-drained soil.
• Tolerates sea air and coastal exposure once established.
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Trim after flowering to keep hedges dense and tidy.

Flower colour
Pink to red

Flowering months
June, July, August, September

Height and Spread
Approximately 250300 cm 250 cm