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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 8–10
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves reaching 8-10 ft in height and 4-6 ft in width
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — shrub for half or shade; making it a versatile component in varied garden designsRed Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves reaching 8-10 ft in height and 4-6 ft in width; it thrives in full sun, image 59Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — This hardy plant boasts clusters of vibrant red, tubular flowers from summer to fall, attracting pollinators, image 60Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Ideal for hedges or screens in zones 8-10; exhibits considerable drought tolerance, image 61Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil; it stands up to coastal conditions and, image 62Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Regular pruning maintains its dense, bushy form; ideal for hedges or screens in zones 8-10, image 63+60

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family
Escalloniaceae

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Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Escallonia rubra requires a sunny to a partially shaded location; necessitating minimal pruning to shape and encourage
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — shrub for half or shade; making it a versatile component in varied garden designs
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves reaching 8-10 ft in height and 4-6 ft in width; it thrives in full sun, image 59
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) — Ideal for hedges or screens in zones 8-10; exhibits considerable drought tolerance, image 61
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil; it stands up to coastal conditions and, image 62
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) — scientifically known as Escallonia rubra; making it an excellent choice for hedges or privacy screens, image 64
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — is a compelling addition to any landscape design; though it flourishes more abundantly in full sun, image 65
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — combining both ornamental and practical features; hardy in USDA Zones 8 to 10, image 66
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — evergreen shrub originates from South America and boasts a bushy; this hardy plant boasts clusters of vibrant, image 67
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves reaching 8-10 ft in height and 4-6 ft in width
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — This hardy plant boasts clusters of vibrant red, tubular flowers from summer to fall, attracting pollinators
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Ideal for hedges or screens in zones 8-10
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Regular pruning maintains its dense, bushy form
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — scientifically known as Escallonia rubra
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — is a compelling addition to any landscape design
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — combining both ornamental and practical features
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — evergreen shrub originates from South America and boasts a bushy
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — making it an excellent choice for hedges or privacy screens
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Escallonia rubra can reach heights of 6 to 10 feet and spreads equally wide
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — the Red Escallonia bursts into a floral showcase from late spring to early autumn
Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — attracting a symphony of pollinators including bees and butterflies

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