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Duo of Escallonias

Escallonia Iveyi, Pink Elle 'Lades'

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Collection contains 2 plants

  • 1 x Escallonia Iveyi
  • 1 x Escallonia laevis Pink Elle

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Duo combining the 'Iveyi' and 'Pink Elle' varieties. These are two evergreen bushes of very different stature that share a generous and long summer flowering. The first is a vigorous hedge bush that produces pleasantly scented white flowers, the second is a bush suitable for growing in a container that is adorned with pink flowers streaked with white, gathered in panicles. They are moderately hardy and adapt to any well-drained soil.
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9°C
Soil type
Silty-loamy (rich and light)
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Best planting time March to April, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to October
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Description

This Duo of Escallonias brings together two excellent varieties of hybrid Escallonia, an ideal choice for discovering these evergreen bushes which are perfectly adapted to mild coastal climates. 'Iveyi' is a vigorous hedge bush that produces lightly scented white flowers, while 'Pink Elle', with its compact growth and pink flowers, is a decorative plant that is easy to shape, perfect in a pretty pot on the terrace or in a low border. They can be grown in full sun or partial shade, in any well-drained soil that is not too chalky.

The duo consists of:

1 Escallonia 'Iveyi': a bushy shrub reaching 2.50 m in all directions, with gracefully arching branches, flowering in June-July and then again in September. It is hardy down to -10 °C once mature and can be grown in a large container, allowing it to be overwintered in colder regions.

1 Escallonia laevis 'Pink Elle': an adorable small shrub reaching 80 cm in all directions. It is easy to manage its size with appropriate pruning in height or width, perfect for the terrace or a small garden. From June-July to September-October, it is adorned with panicles of pink flowers streaked with white. This drought-tolerant variety is hardy down to -12°C once established.

You can plant these escallonias directly in the ground in milder regions. Elsewhere, it is better to grow them in a large container (30 to 40 litres) to protect them from severe frost. In areas with borderline hardiness, it is best to plant in March. In Mediterranean climates, on the other hand, planting in October is recommended. In any case, they should be grown in loose, fairly light, well-drained soil, preferably not chalky. The 'Iveyi' variety is best used in a hedge or shrub border with other evergreen hedge plants, with a spacing of 1.50 m between each plant. Escallonia 'Pink Elle' can be placed in front of the hedge or border, mixed with rockroses, a creeping ceanothus 'Blue Diamond', or a small Mexican orange tree like 'White Dazzler'. In this case, space the shrubs 70 to 80 cm apart.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time June to October
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen

Botanical data

Genus

Escallonia

Cultivar

Iveyi, Pink Elle 'Lades'

Family

Escalloniaceae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Escallonia is best planted in spring in the north and early autumn in the south. It adapts to any soil that is sufficiently deep and properly drained, even slightly chalky. Choose a sunny or semi-shaded (in hot and dry climates) exposure. It can withstand sea spray, but not cold winter winds. A mature plant can endure brief frosts of around -10 °C, while young and recently planted specimens are a bit more sensitive. Once well-rooted, it tolerates summer drought well. Apply rose fertiliser in spring. Mulch the base in winter. It does not like stagnant moisture, especially in winter. If the soil is excessively chalky, it may suffer from chlorosis.

When planting in a hedge, space the Escallonia 80 cm to 1.50 m apart depending on the size of the varieties. Trim them to one-third of their height in the first few years during their establishment so that they grow compactly and densely. In a hedge, prune branches that disrupt symmetry once it has reached the desired height. You can trim it into a ball shape. In colder regions, plant it in a sheltered position, to the south against a wall or to the west, at the back of a bed or in a hedge.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained, deep

Care

Pruning instructions Prune to balance the silhouette in February and September.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February, September
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Average
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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