{"title":"Escallonia","description":"\u003cp\u003eEscallonia is an evergreen shrub from South America with small, glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of pink, red or white flowers from late spring to autumn. It is a classic hedging plant for coastal and temperate gardens because it shrugs off wind and salt and clips into a dense wall. Choose by height: tall growers for a screen or windbreak, mid sized ones for a garden hedge, and dwarf forms for low borders and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose an escallonia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a tall hedge or windbreak, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/escallonia-escallonia-rubra\"\u003eEscallonia\u003c\/a\u003e, the species Escallonia rubra, grows to 2 or 3 metres with deep pink to red flowers. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-escallonia-escallonia-iveyi\"\u003eWhite Escallonia\u003c\/a\u003e, Iveyi, is another strong grower to about 3 metres, with larger leaves and big heads of white flowers in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/escallonia-apple-blossom-escallonia-apple-blossom\"\u003eEscallonia Apple Blossom\u003c\/a\u003e is a mid sized shrub with pink and white flowers, a good height for a hedge of 1 to 1.5 metres. For edging and low borders, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-pixi-escallonia-escallonia-rubra-pink-pixi\"\u003ePink Pixi Escallonia\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwarf-escallonia-escallonia-macrantha-pink-pixie\"\u003eDwarf Escallonia\u003c\/a\u003e are compact pink flowered forms that stay well under a metre and need little clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere escallonia works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEscallonia is at home in cool temperate and warm temperate climates, and it is one of the dependable hedges for exposed coastal gardens in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, southern New South Wales and the south of Western Australia. It tolerates salt wind, moderate frost and most soils that drain. In very cold inland districts, hard frost can burn the soft tips, which grow out in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt struggles in tropical humidity and is a poor choice for the wet tropics. In the subtropics it grows, but flowers less and can suffer leaf spot in a wet summer, so give it an open, airy position. Full sun gives the densest growth and the most flowers, and light shade is accepted. Bees work the flowers through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more options, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003ecoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e and other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\"\u003eevergreen shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in autumn or spring in well drained soil with compost dug through. For a hedge, space the tall growers 80 centimetres to a metre apart, Apple Blossom about 60 to 75 centimetres apart, and the dwarf forms 40 to 50 centimetres apart. As a free standing shrub, give a tall escallonia 2 metres. Water in well and mulch, keeping the mulch off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly through the first summer. Once established, escallonia copes with dry spells, though a deep soak in a long hot period keeps the foliage glossy. Feed in spring with a general garden fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrim after the main flush of flowers. Escallonia flowers on new growth, so a light trim brings a second flush, while constant tight shearing through summer removes most of the buds. For a formal hedge, clip in early spring and again after flowering. An old, open plant can be cut back hard in early spring and will reshoot from the base, which is one of its advantages over many hedging plants. Leaf drop in the middle of the plant usually follows a dry spell or leaf spot in humid weather. Clear the fallen leaves and water at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does an escallonia hedge grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall types put on 30 to 50 centimetres a year in good conditions. Dwarf forms are much slower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs escallonia good near the sea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It tolerates salt laden wind and is widely used as a front line coastal hedge in temperate districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune escallonia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering for a light shape, or early spring if the plant needs a harder cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes escallonia grow in Queensland?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be grown in the cooler south east and on the ranges, but it dislikes tropical humidity and performs better further south.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"white-escallonia-escallonia-iveyi","title":"White Escallonia - Escallonia Iveyi","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Escallonia (\u003cem\u003eEscallonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Iveyi') is the flowering hedge for a coastal block that gets belted by salt wind. It grows to about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, holds glossy dark green leaves through winter, and carries upright panicles of scented white flowers all summer. Clipped or left loose, it stays furnished to the ground, which is the part most flowering hedges get wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and wind tolerant, so it holds a boundary in exposed seaside gardens where softer hedge plants burn off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense summer panicles with a honey scent that carries on a still evening, worked by bees and small birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy evergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark leathery foliage all year, so the screen is as solid in July as in January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo hedges in one plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim it to a formal wall at 1.5m, or let it run to 3m as an informal flowering screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense hedge. At that spacing the plants meet within two seasons, and you can hold the finished hedge anywhere between 1.5m and 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unclipped it makes a 3m informal screen carrying far more flower than a trimmed hedge, which suits a back boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row at 1m spacing filters salt wind rather than blocking it, protecting softer planting behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Escallonia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering, with part shade tolerated at the cost of density. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy once established. In humid subtropical and tropical gardens it is prone to leaf spot, so it is not the pick for the far north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil of almost any type, including sand and light clay. It will not accept waterlogging, so mound the row on heavy ground. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off, since it is drought tolerant after two seasons. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps growth even along the row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after the summer flush, because flowers form on new wood. Two trims a year hold a formal face, and it reshoots from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be cut back hard in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscallonia is grown in 140mm pots sold in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six, both sized for planting a run rather than a single specimen. The 140mm plants are usually 20 to 30cm tall and the cheapest way to plant a long boundary, while the 200mm plants are a season ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect roughly 40 to 60cm of growth a year once established, so a hedge from 200mm reads as solid in the third season. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create a great hedge and keep it sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Closer planting does not close the hedge faster and makes the row compete for water, while wider spacing leaves gaps at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid subtropical garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will grow, but leaf spot and reduced flowering are common in constant humidity. In Queensland and northern New South Wales a lilly pilly or viburnum is the more reliable hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the beach can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles salt laden wind well, so a second row position is comfortable. On an exposed front line, give it temporary wind protection for the first two years while the roots go down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44837381538111,"sku":"ESC-IVE-140MM-P10","price":193.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":50439148863807,"sku":"ESC-IVE-200MM-P6","price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100326609215,"sku":"ESC-IVE-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Escallonia-Escallonia-Iveyi.jpg?v=1741858308"},{"product_id":"escallonia-apple-blossom-escallonia-apple-blossom","title":"Escallonia ‘Apple Blossom’ - Escallonia ‘Apple Blossom’","description":"\u003cp\u003eEscallonia 'Apple Blossom' (\u003cem\u003eEscallonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Apple Blossom') is the flowering hedge for gardens too cold or too windy for a lilly pilly. It reaches about 1.8m tall and 1.5m wide, holds small glossy leaves right down to ground level, and covers itself in soft pink and white blossom through the warmer months. Frost hardy and genuinely salt tolerant is a rare pairing, and it is what makes this shrub so useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and salt tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold southern winters and exposed coastal blocks, which rules out most flowering hedges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt screens and flowers at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense evergreen cover to 1.8m, with apple blossom pink and white flowers over months rather than weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife works it hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers draw bees and butterflies, and small birds shelter in the dense growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clips willingly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves take shears cleanly, so it suits a formal hedge as readily as an informal screen, and it is drought tolerant once settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart centre to centre for a dense hedge, which is ten plants for a ten metre run. Widen to 1.5m for an informal screen where each shrub keeps its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerance make it a front line hedge on an exposed block. A staggered double row at 1m filters wind rather than blocking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant works as a rounded flowering shrub in a mixed border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing escallonia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the densest growth. This is a plant for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy once established. It is not the pick for the wet tropics or humid subtropical summers, where the leaves are prone to spotting and the plant sulks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of almost any type. Work compost through heavy clay or plant on a raised mound, since it will not tolerate wet feet through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off as the roots go down. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again after the main flowering keeps growth dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after each flush of flowers to build density and encourage the next round. An old or leggy hedge can be cut back hard in late winter, and it shoots readily from bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis escallonia is grown in one size, as tube stock. That suits its main use, because a hedge of any length is far cheaper in tubes and they establish faster than larger stock. Expect a young single stemmed plant, not a shrub in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes travel well and should go in the ground within a few days of arrival. Water them the day they land, then tip prune from the start to build a dense base. Expect a hedge you can trim to shape by the third season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant a hedge and keep it looking sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eMore plants that feed bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart, centre to centre, for a dense clipped hedge. At 1.5m you get an informal screen with the shape of each shrub still visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid subtropical garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is marginal. Escallonia is at its best in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates, and humid summers bring on leaf spotting. A lilly pilly is the better hedge in the north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until tubes make a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout three seasons in full sun with regular water and feeding. Tip pruning from the day you plant makes a bigger difference to density than starting with a larger plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641424871743,"sku":"ESC-APP-BLO-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100455878975,"sku":"ESC-APP-BLO-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Escallonia-Apple-Blossom-Escallonia-Apple-Blossom.png?v=1794662487"},{"product_id":"pink-pixi-escallonia-escallonia-rubra-pink-pixi","title":"Pink Pixi Escallonia - Escallonia rubra 'Pink Pixi'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Pixi Escallonia (\u003cem\u003eEscallonia rubra\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Pixi') is a dwarf, glossy leaved shrub that holds a neat 80cm ball with almost no work and covers itself in small pink flowers through the warmer months. It is one of the toughest low hedges available for an exposed coastal garden, taking salt, wind and dry spells without complaint. Planted 60cm apart it closes into a tight, continuous low hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small on its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 80cm tall and 80cm wide it holds hedge or border height without the constant cutting a full sized escallonia needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and windy sites suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerance mean it holds up in front line coastal gardens where softer shrubs burn off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small pink flowers sit against glossy dark foliage and are worked steadily by bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cool temperate winters and dry summers, an uncommon combination in a flowering hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a continuous hedge around 80cm high. One light trim after flowering keeps the line sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Along a path or driveway edge, where a low evergreen frames the bed without hiding whatever is planted behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 60cm apart across an exposed slope or front garden for low, wind resistant cover that still flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Pixi Escallonia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, and part shade is tolerated with fewer flowers. It is frost hardy, so warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens are its range rather than the humid tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of almost any type. Improve heavy clay with compost and plant slightly proud of the surrounding level. Mulch 75mm deep, kept off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer to establish it, then it becomes drought tolerant and only needs help in long dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after the main flush to hold the shape. If a hedge thins out, it takes a harder cut back in early spring and reshoots from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as tube stock, which is the sensible way to buy a low hedge. A tube is a young rooted plant, and at 60cm spacing a 10m run takes about 17 of them. They establish quickly and catch up to larger stock within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock travels well and can go straight into a prepared bed, or into 140mm pots for a few weeks if the site is not ready. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Expect the hedge to close over in two seasons with regular water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a sharp hedge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003ehedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e for taller or faster screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003ecoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of an exposed garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e for paths and driveways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 60cm apart in a single row. Tighter spacing does not close the gap any faster, and it makes watering and feeding harder once the plants mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 80cm tall and 80cm wide left alone, which is the point of a dwarf selection. A light trim after flowering holds it comfortably under that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive salt wind?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is both salt and wind tolerant, and it is one of the better small hedges for a front line coastal garden where most flowering shrubs burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need much water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot once it is established. Water twice a week through the first summer, then only during long dry spells. Good drainage matters more than frequent watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641425264959,"sku":"ESC-RUB-PINPIX-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Pixi-Escallonia-Escallonia-rubra-Pink-Pixi.png?v=1794662493"},{"product_id":"dwarf-escallonia-escallonia-macrantha-pink-pixie","title":"Dwarf Escallonia - Escallonia macrantha 'Pink Pixie'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Escallonia 'Pink Pixie' (\u003cem\u003eEscallonia macrantha\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Pixie') is a compact evergreen with small glossy leaves and clusters of pink tubular flowers held above the foliage. It settles at about 1m tall and 1m wide, so it makes a flowering low hedge that never has to be fought back to size. Frost hardy, wind firm and salt tolerant, it holds up on exposed blocks where softer shrubs burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in repeat flushes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink blooms come in waves through the warmer months rather than one short display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stops at hedge height.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dwarf habit holds around a metre on its own, so trimming is for tidiness, not control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and windy sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt spray and constant wind are handled, and the small leathery leaves resist burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tubular flowers suit nectar feeding birds, and bees and butterflies work them steadily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a dense low hedge. At that spacing the plants knit within two seasons and stay furnished right to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and exposed boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as the front line on a windy block, or under taller screening where salt laden wind gets through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, mass planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 60cm spacing works for a drift. In a pot of 400mm or wider it makes a neat flowering ball for an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing dwarf escallonia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, though it accepts part shade with a looser habit. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical gardens, and it is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well drained soil, improved with compost through the planting area. It dislikes waterlogging, so on clay raise the bed and mulch to 75mm, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off as it becomes drought tolerant. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and after the main flush keeps colour coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear lightly after each flowering flush to keep it dense, and avoid cutting while it is in bud. An older plant that has thinned can be reduced harder in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as tube stock, as 140mm plants in packs of ten, and as 180mm and 200mm plants in packs of six. Tubes are the value option for a long hedge and take about two seasons to close their spacing, while the potted sizes arrive branched and close in faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome flower drop in transit is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Water in well and expect new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather, backed by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eplant and maintain a hedge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003ebest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e for your height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eplants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ebird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e to pair with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. That lets each plant reach its full width and meet its neighbours without crowding the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need trimming to stay small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for size. It holds around a metre on its own, so trimming is about keeping the face even and the growth dense rather than controlling height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle salt wind on a coastal block?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is both salt and wind tolerant, which is why it works as the low front hedge on beachside gardens where flowering shrubs struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a pot 400mm or wider with free draining mix, water more often than in the ground, and feed twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":54737384800575,"sku":"ESC-MAC-PINPIX-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100571975999,"sku":"ESC-MAC-PINPIX-100MM-P10","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54737384833343,"sku":"ESC-MAC-PINPIX-140MM-P10","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54737384898879,"sku":"ESC-MAC-PINPIX-200MM-P6","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/dwarf-escallonia-escallonia-macrantha-pink-pixie-2c3f70.jpg?v=1785940850"},{"product_id":"escallonia-escallonia-rubra","title":"Escallonia - Escallonia rubra","description":"\u003cp\u003eEscallonia (\u003cem\u003eEscallonia rubra\u003c\/em\u003e) is a dense, scented evergreen shrub that makes a tall hedge or windbreak in places where plenty of other plants struggle. Left unclipped it reaches 3m to 5m, with clusters of small red-pink flowers over neat evergreen foliage. It is a classic for seaside, rooftop and other tough, exposed gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, wind and frost tolerant, and it grows in most conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA scented, flowering hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shrub is scented, and clusters of tiny deep pink-red flowers also draw bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e A long-standing choice for seaside gardens, where salty wind burns many other hedges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune to any size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip it as a formal hedge, or leave it to 3m to 5m for a windbreak or privacy screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The neat foliage keeps the screen working through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm to 80cm apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants knit into a continuous hedge, and a regular clip after flowering keeps it neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and privacy screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant at the same spacing and leave it unclipped to build height. At 3m to 5m it filters wind and blocks a view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and rooftop gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seaside, rooftop and other exposed spots suit it, where wind and salty air defeat many other hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Escallonia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in an open site. It thrives in most conditions and is drought and frost tolerant, so it suits Mediterranean, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and coastal sites. It prefers dry rather than humid conditions, so it is less reliable in the humid tropics and subtropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free-draining soil enriched with organic matter suits it. Set plants 70cm to 80cm apart for a hedge, dig in compost before planting, and mulch afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well until established. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser twice a year to keep growth strong and dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to encourage new growth and flowering. Clip a formal hedge lightly and often, rather than rarely and hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscallonia is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes are the economical way to plant a long hedge, since you need a plant every 70cm to 80cm. Expect small plants that need a couple of seasons to close up, with a first light clip to encourage branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubes come from our grower, who does not always have them. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eThe best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants for windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create a great hedge and keep it sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant escallonia for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 70cm to 80cm apart in a single row, in free-draining soil rich in organic matter. Going much closer crowds the bases and thins the hedge from the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it grow if I do not clip it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnclipped, it reaches 3m to 5m, which suits windbreaks and privacy screens. Clipped after flowering, it stays as tall or as low as you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it suit humid climates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers dry rather than humid conditions, so it is a better choice for southern, Mediterranean and coastal gardens than for the humid tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790321811775,"sku":"ESC-RUB-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/escallonia-escallonia-rubra.jpg?v=1792206246"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/escallonia-escallonia-rubra.jpg?v=1794696329","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/escallonia.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}