Crimson Spire escallonia

Escallonia rubra 'Crimson Spire'

ShrubEscalloniaceae

RHS AGM 1993

Crimson Spire escallonia
Salt tolerantEvergreen
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Growth rate
Rapid
Habit
Dense
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenHedgePollinator gardenSpecimenWinter interest

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Crimson Spire' escallonia (Escallonia rubra 'Crimson Spire') is a shrub for hedges, borders, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is evergreen and grows at a rapid rate into a dense form. It also tolerates salt. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms in summer and autumn.

Pairs well with Indian-hawthorn, Pineapple sage, Lemongrass, and Carolina jessamine.

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