Escallonia 'Escallonia Apple Blossom' - Shrub

Masses of pale apple-blossom pink, tubular flowers from June to September and glossy, dark green leaves. This compact, bushy, evergreen shrub is ideal for a sunny, shrub border or for growing as a flowering hedge. Chose a site sheltered from cold, drying winds since it's extremely susceptible to severe wind-chill.

Height and spread: 2.5m x 2.5m (8ft x 8ft)

Position: full sun

Soil: fertile, well-drained soil

Rate of growth: average

Flowering period: June to September

Flower color: pale apple-blossom pink

Hardiness: frost hardy, not suitable for very exposed positions

Garden care: Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. In mid- or late spring lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant. After pruning apply a generous 5-7 cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant

Uses - Specimen / Hedging / mixed border

Planting distance when used for hedging	Clipped height	Number of times to clip per season and when	Responds to renovation?
45cm, 18"	1.2-2.5m, 4-8ft	1, immediately after flowering	Yes

Pruning: Usually requires minimal pruning if not grown as a hedge, cut back after flowering or by autumn at the latest. Responds to renovation cut whole plant or 1 shoot in 3 back to 30cm, 12" of ground in spring.

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