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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

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) — The plant prefers a moderate watering schedule, though it is drought-resistant once established

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — It thrives in USDA zones 8-10, reaching heights of 6-8 feet with a similar spread

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — The plant prefers a moderate watering schedule, though it is drought-resistant once established; this versatile plant

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — shrub for full or half

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — it boasts a profusion of tubular flowers; typically around 1 to 3 inches long

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — attracting a variety of pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — <br><br>Incorporating Escallonia x exoniensis into your garden will provide structure

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — Escallonia requires well-draining soil and a full sun to partial shade exposure; while their subtle fragrance adds an

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — Escallonia grows to an average height of 6 to 10 feet

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — making it an excellent choice for hedgerows

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; typically

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — It is quite adaptable to different soil types but benefits from the addition of organic matter

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — Escallonia grows to an average height of 6 to 10 feet; creating a dynamic and attractive landscape

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — Escallonia is also relatively low-maintenance; typically around 1 to 3 inches long

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — while their subtle fragrance adds an immersive sensory experience.<br><br>For optimal growth

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — it boasts a profusion of tubular flowers

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — which provide a lush backdrop throughout the year

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — pink flowers in the garden

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — making it an excellent choice for hedgerows; this versatile plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — which range in color from deep pink to red; while their subtle fragrance adds an immersive sensory

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — which range in color from deep pink to red

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — Escallonia requires well-draining soil and a full sun to partial shade exposure

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — adding vibrant color and texture to hedges; this versatile plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil

Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — commonly known as Escallonia

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