Pink Elle Escallonia features showy clusters of pink trumpet-shaped flowers with white throats at the ends of the branches from early summer to early fall. It has attractive dark green evergreen foliage which emerges light green in spring. The glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental and remain dark green throughout the winter.
Pink Elle Escallonia will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. This plant should not require much in the way of fertilizing once established, although it may appreciate a shot of general-purpose fertilizer from time to time early in the growing season. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Details
Botanical Name
Escallonia laevis 'Pink Elle'
Common Name
Pink Elle Escallonia
Hardiness Zone
- 7
Appearance
Max Height
4 feet
Max Spread
6 feet
Plant Form
- Mounded
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Pink
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Early Summer to Early Fall
Moisture
Adaptable to Dry and Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Low
Deer Resistance
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