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Red Escallonia

Escallonia Rubra

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Overview

The Red Escallonia, Escallonia rubra, is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves reaching 8-10 ft in height and 4-6 ft in width. This hardy plant boasts clusters of vibrant red, tubular flowers from summer to fall, attracting pollinators. Ideal for hedges or screens in zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Regular pruning maintains its dense, bushy form.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 8–10Type Shrub
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — attracting a symphony of pollinators including bees and butterflies
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Escallonia rubra can reach heights of 6 to 10 feet and spreads equally wide; escallonia rubra requires a sunny to aRed Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — is a compelling addition to any landscape designRed Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Escallonia rubra can reach heights of 6 to 10 feet and spreads equally wideRed Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Ideal for hedges or screens in zones 8-10Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — combining both ornamental and practical features; hardy in USDA Zones 8 to 10, image 66Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil+80

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Mature height
6–15 Ft.
Mature width
6–15 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Escalloniaceae

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Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — attracting a symphony of pollinators including bees and butterflies
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Escallonia rubra can reach heights of 6 to 10 feet and spreads equally wide; escallonia rubra requires a sunny to a
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — is a compelling addition to any landscape design
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Escallonia rubra can reach heights of 6 to 10 feet and spreads equally wide
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Ideal for hedges or screens in zones 8-10
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — combining both ornamental and practical features; hardy in USDA Zones 8 to 10, image 66
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Ideal for hedges or screens in zones 8-10; exhibits considerable drought tolerance
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — evergreen shrub originates from South America and boasts a bushy
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — This hardy plant boasts clusters of vibrant red, tubular flowers from summer to fall, attracting pollinators, image 60
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — exhibits considerable drought tolerance; is a compelling addition to any landscape design
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — making it a versatile component in varied garden designs; regular pruning maintains its dense, bushy form
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Regular pruning maintains its dense, bushy form; ideal for hedges or screens in zones 8-10, image 63
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — making it a versatile component in varied garden designs
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — it stands up to coastal conditions and is moderately salt-tolerant; red flowers in the garden
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — it will benefit from a thorough watering during extended dry periods.<br><br>With moderate growth rates; the Red Escallonia
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — it will benefit from a thorough watering during extended dry periods.<br><br>With moderate growth rates
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — the Red Escallonia bursts into a floral showcase from late spring to early autumn
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — making it a resilient choice for diverse climates; its glossy, leathery leaves are dark green, adding year-round visual
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Its glossy, leathery leaves are dark green, adding year-round visual interest; combining both ornamental and practical
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — the Red Escallonia is low maintenance
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Its glossy, leathery leaves are dark green, adding year-round visual interest
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — though it flourishes more abundantly in full sun; shrub for half or shade
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — exhibits considerable drought tolerance
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