Escallonia
Escallonia rubra
Also listed as Stereoxylon rubrum
Also known as Red Escallonia, Redclaws
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A semi-hardy evergreen shrub with glossy, aromatic foliage and abundant deep red to pink tubular flowers. Excellent for borders, hedging, and coastal gardens where it tolerates salt spray and windy conditions.
Why grow it
Escallonia rubra performs well in coastal and exposed sites where many ornamental shrubs struggle, offering reliable flowering and structure where salt spray and wind limit options. Compared to other semi-hardy evergreens used for hedging, it establishes quickly and flowers over an extended period, making it a practical choice for temperate maritime gardens where shelter is limited.
Watch out for
In colder inland regions, winter dieback of new growth is common in severe frosts, requiring site selection in the warmest available microclimate. The plant benefits from regular pruning after flowering to maintain dense habit, as neglected specimens can become leggy and open.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Escalloniaceae
Native Range
South America (Chile and Argentina)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A semi-hardy evergreen shrub with glossy, aromatic foliage and abundant deep red to pink tubular flowers. Excellent for borders, hedging, and coastal gardens where it tolerates salt spray and windy conditions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Escallonia grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Escallonia rubra performs well in coastal and exposed sites where many ornamental shrubs struggle, offering reliable flowering and structure where salt spray and wind limit options. Compared to other semi-hardy evergreens used for hedging, it establishes quickly and flowers over an extended period, making it a practical choice for temperate maritime gardens where shelter is limited.
Watch out for
In colder inland regions, winter dieback of new growth is common in severe frosts, requiring site selection in the warmest available microclimate. The plant benefits from regular pruning after flowering to maintain dense habit, as neglected specimens can become leggy and open.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Escalloniaceae
Native Range
South America (Chile and Argentina)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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