
Plants
Escallonia macrantha, Pink / Escallonia macrantha rosea
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7.52 € Escallonia macrantha 'Rosea' - Pink blossom
1374L - Available
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6.98 € Escallonia macrantha 'Rosea' - Pink blossom
1374N - Available
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6.44 € Escallonia macrantha 'Rosea' - Pink blossom
1374M - Available
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5.90 € Escallonia macrantha 'Rosea' - Pink blossom
1374Q - Available
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5.68 € Escallonia macrantha 'Rosea' - Pink blossom
1374QB - Available
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4.92 € Escallonia macrantha 'Rosea' - Pink blossom
1373J - Available
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4.27 € Escallonia macrantha 'Rosea' - Pink blossom
1373T - Available
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3.73 € Escallonia macrantha 'Rosea' - Pink blossom
1373N - Available
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3.19 € Escallonia macrantha 'Rosea' - Pink blossom
1373R - Available
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2.65 € Escallonia macrantha 'Rosea' - Pink blossom
1374P - Available
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2.44 € Escallonia macrantha 'Rosea' - Pink blossom
1374K - Available
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0.40 € FERTILISER
1374A - Available
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Area of origin: Chile, Island of Chiloé. Introduced in 19th century.
Adult Dimensions: Height up to 4m (13'),width up to 3m (9.8').
Foliage: Evergreen.
Soil Type: Avoid soil that has too much lime, mix in compost to avoid soil being too compact.
Hardy: Tolerant to -12°C.
Exposure: Full sun.
Properties and uses:
The pink Escallonia is an evergreen shrub frequently used in coastal gardens. It is distinguished by its robustness and ease of maintenance, offering a colorful summer bloom while remaining decorative throughout the winter
/- Generous and Melliferous Flowering: From the beginning of summer, it is covered in a multitude of small pink bell-shaped flowers highly favored by bees.
- Evergreen and Glossy: Its foliage consists of small, leathery leaves of a lustrous green. It remains dense year-round, making it ideal for privacy screening.
- Subtle Fragrance: Its leaves release a light spicy and resinous scent, particularly pleasant after rain or in the summer heat.
- Highly Resistant: Especially suited for coastal gardens, it fears neither sea spray, wind, nor urban pollution.
Often used to create an evergreen hedge, Escallonia macrantha can also be used as a standalone specimen, in a shrubbery, or even in planters to visually shield a terrace or balcony.