Escallonia exoniensis 'Frades'

Pink Princess Escallonia

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Common Name: 

Pink Princess Escallonia

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

185 cm

Maximum width: 

185 cm

Pink Princess Escallonia (Escallonia exoniensis 'Frades') - Description

Escallonia is endemic to the woodlands, scrubs, and mountains of South America. Leaves are sometimes aromatic.

Pink Princess Escallonia (Escallonia exoniensis 'Frades') - Blooming

Your Escallonia may bloom at least sparcely almost year round, but heavy blooming will occur in summer. Water regularly for fuller blooming.

Pink Princess Escallonia (Escallonia exoniensis 'Frades') - Growth

Evergreen shrubs. Escallonia grows best in full sun and with shelter from cold, dry winds. Works well in a shrub border, as a hedge, screen, or against wall, especially in coastal regions. If there is a danger of frost, cover your Escallonia with a drop cloth.

Pink Princess Escallonia (Escallonia exoniensis 'Frades') - Planting

Propagate using semi-ripe cuttings or softwood cuttings in summer. Or take hardwood cuttings in between late fall and winter. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood and softwood cuttings are cuttings taken from young, non-woody growth. Hardwood cuttings are cuttings taken from mature wood.

Pink Princess Escallonia (Escallonia exoniensis 'Frades') - Pest

Uncommon.

Pink Princess Escallonia (Escallonia exoniensis 'Frades') - Soil and irrigation

Does not tolerate alkaline soil. Does best in well-draining soil that is fertile. Once established, your Escallonia will be drought tollerant.

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