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Escallonia

Escallonia bracteata

Escalloniaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Evergreen
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Escallonia bracteata is an evergreen shrub, classified as ornamental, that thrives in full sun and requires medium watering. It is suitable for USDA zones 6–9, growing to a height of 1.5–3 meters. This plant produces pink, red, and white flowers from late spring through early fall. It prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soil and is known to attract pollinators. It is not fragrant and not toxic.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

Height

1.5–3 m

Spread

1.5–2.5 m

Zones

6–9

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Growing Tips

  • Sunlight: Full sun is ideal.
  • Watering: Water moderately.
  • Soil: Adaptable to loamy, sandy, and chalky soils.
  • Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 6–9.
  • Bloom Time: May through September.
  • Evergreen: Yes.
  • Pollinators: Attracts pollinators.
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