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Escallonia

Escallonia X Exoniensis

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Overview

The Escallonia x exoniensis, commonly known as Escallonia, is an evergreen shrub prized for its glossy leaves and profuse pink flowers. It thrives in USDA zones 8-10, reaching heights of 6-8 feet with a similar spread. This versatile plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, adding vibrant color and texture to hedges, borders, and foundations. Escallonia is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–10Type Shrub
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — which provide a lush backdrop throughout the year; creating a dynamic and attractive landscape
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Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Escalloniaceae

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Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — which provide a lush backdrop throughout the year; creating a dynamic and attractive landscape
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — creating a dynamic and attractive landscape
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — while their subtle fragrance adds an immersive sensory experience.<br><br>For optimal growth; typically around 1 to 3
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — It thrives in USDA zones 8-10, reaching heights of 6-8 feet with a similar spread; while their subtle fragrance adds an
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — Escallonia is also relatively low-maintenance
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — requiring minimal pruning mainly to shape the plant or remove dead or damaged wood; while their subtle fragrance adds an
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — evergreen shrub that offers both visual appeal and versatility in landscape design
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — commonly known as Escallonia; this versatile plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — The blossoms add a splash of color and life to the landscape
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — shrub with pink blooms
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — Escallonia is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — is an evergreen shrub prized for its glossy leaves and profuse pink flowers
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — or as a stand-alone specimen in your garden.<br><br>One of Escallonia's most notable features is its glossy
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — evergreen shrub that offers both visual appeal and versatility in landscape design; while their subtle fragrance adds an
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — From early summer to fall
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — is an evergreen shrub prized for its glossy leaves and profuse pink flowers; typically around 1 to 3 inches long
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — It is quite adaptable to different soil types but benefits from the addition of organic matter; creating a dynamic and
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — requiring minimal pruning mainly to shape the plant or remove dead or damaged wood
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — adding vibrant color and texture to hedges
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — typically around 1 to 3 inches long
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — attracting a variety of pollinators such as bees and butterflies; creating a dynamic and attractive landscape
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — The blossoms add a splash of color and life to the landscape; this versatile plant prefers full sun to partial shade and
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — This versatile plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; creating a dynamic and attractive
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — From early summer to fall; this versatile plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil
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