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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

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) — 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) — shrub with red blooms; making it a resilient choice for diverse climates

Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Escallonia rubra requires a sunny to a partially shaded location

Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Regular pruning maintains its dense, bushy form

Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — evergreen shrub originates from South America and boasts a bushy; this hardy plant boasts clusters of vibrant red, tubular

Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — This hardy plant boasts clusters of vibrant red, tubular flowers from summer to fall, attracting pollinators; escallonia

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) — necessitating minimal pruning to shape and encourage denser foliage; scientifically known as Escallonia rubra

Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Hardy in USDA Zones 8 to 10; it will benefit from a thorough watering during extended dry periods.<br><br>With moderate

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) — red flowers in the garden; the Red Escallonia bursts into a floral showcase from late spring to early autumn

Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — scientifically known as Escallonia rubra

Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — Ideal for hedges or screens in zones 8-10; exhibits considerable drought tolerance, image 61

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) — combining both ornamental and practical features

Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — is a compelling addition to any landscape design; though it flourishes more abundantly in full sun

Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — it stands up to coastal conditions and is moderately salt-tolerant

Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — shrub with red blooms

Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — shrub for half or shade

Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — making it a resilient choice for diverse climates

Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — This hardy plant boasts clusters of vibrant red, tubular flowers from summer to fall, attracting pollinators

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) — the Red Escallonia is low maintenance; shrub with red blooms

Red Escallonia (Escallonia Rubra) — A balanced, slow-release fertilizer applied in early spring can promote healthier blooms and plant vigor

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