Red Escallonia
Escallonia Rubra
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
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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