{"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 sold out 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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/escallonia-escallonia-rubra","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}