Escallonia alpina
ALPINE ESCALLONIA
Escalloniaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, heavy frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Escallonia alpina
ALPINE ESCALLONIA
Escalloniaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, heavy frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson, pink or white

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, formal, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: formal hedge, formal edging, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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