escallonia
Escallonia rigida
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 8 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Red
Garden uses
Notes
Escallonia (Escallonia rigida) is an evergreen shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 72 to 96 inches tall and spreads 36 to 72 inches, so give it room. Red flowers appear in early to mid summer.
Pairs well with Wax myrtle, Azalea, Mountain mint, and Mondo grass.
Native range
Chile and Argentina.