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Pink Princess Escallonia
Escallonia x exoniensis 'Fradesii'
Pronunciation: es-ka-LO-ni-a eks-o-nee-EN-sis
SKU #03250
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Enjoy nearly year-round rosy red flower clusters on this upright, compact evergreen shrub. Finely textured, glossy, deep green foliage emits a sweet fragrance in warm weather. Thrives in coastal conditions. A great choice for a screening or hedge plant with fine, dense foliage that responds well to shearing. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | This reliable shrub is one of the few that offers glossy, fine-textured foliage that is also a rich, emerald green. Perfect as a background, it also reaches a good size and density for hedges and screens. With its pretty blossoms, this shrub is also great as an individual specimen or for foundation planting along fences and walls. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Aucuba (Aucuba); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, neutral to slightly acidic soil. Water regularly, deeply during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape. |
Details
| Description | Enjoy nearly year-round rosy red flower clusters on this upright, compact evergreen shrub. Finely textured, glossy, deep green foliage emits a sweet fragrance in warm weather. Thrives in coastal conditions. A great choice for a screening or hedge plant with fine, dense foliage that responds well to shearing. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Design Ideas | This reliable shrub is one of the few that offers glossy, fine-textured foliage that is also a rich, emerald green. Perfect as a background, it also reaches a good size and density for hedges and screens. With its pretty blossoms, this shrub is also great as an individual specimen or for foundation planting along fences and walls. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Aucuba (Aucuba); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, neutral to slightly acidic soil. Water regularly, deeply during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Pink Princess Escallonia produce flowers?
Early spring through fall
Is Pink Princess Escallonia evergreen or deciduous?
Pink Princess Escallonia is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Pink Princess Escallonia?
Pink Princess Escallonia is Easy Care, Compact Form.
Is Pink Princess Escallonia resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure
How fast does Pink Princess Escallonia grow?
Pink Princess Escallonia has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Pink Princess Escallonia?
Pink Princess Escallonia grows in an Upright habit.
Where can I use Pink Princess Escallonia in my landscape?
Pink Princess Escallonia is suitable for: Border, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen.
How can I use Pink Princess Escallonia in my garden design?
This reliable shrub is one of the few that offers glossy, fine-textured foliage that is also a rich, emerald green. Perfect as a background, it also reaches a good size and density for hedges and screens. With its pretty blossoms, this shrub is also great as an individual specimen or for foundation planting along fences and walls.
What color are Pink Princess Escallonia flowers?
Pink Princess Escallonia produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Pink Princess Escallonia?
Pink Princess Escallonia has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Pink Princess Escallonia?
Good companion plants for Pink Princess Escallonia include: Aucuba (Aucuba); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster).
How do I care for Pink Princess Escallonia?
Provide enriched, neutral to slightly acidic soil. Water regularly, deeply during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
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