Xela's Garden
Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' [VS]
Genus: Escallonia.
Species: Escallonia 'Apple Blossom'.
Transplanted '07 from Vistabile
Planted '07 Shenstone front privet border
Escallonia - 'Apple Blossom' (Escallonia)
Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Hedging & Screening, Evergreen, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours Pink Flowers (Summer), Green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth Medium Growing Plant
Earmark this plant
Escallonia cultivation notes: Escallonia is a reliable evergreen shrubs that will tolerate a tough hot spot in demanding soils with a minimum of fuss. Tolerating the full range of wet or dry soils in the most exposed of locations escallonia can either be left to fill a space or trimmed to form a loose hedge. Escallonia is especially happy near the coast in a sunny spot. In event that this shrub becomes leggy simply cut it back hard and mulch occasionally to feed.
Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils.
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun.
Awards:
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Suggested uses:
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Soil types:
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage:
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH:
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light:
Full Sun
Aspect:
North, South, East, West
Exposure:
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness:
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Photos of this plant
Reminders for this plant
Due over 16 years ago:
Prune
In mid or late-spring lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant. After pruning apply a generous 5cm - 7cm (2in - 3in) mulch of well- rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.
Deadhead
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Due over 15 years ago:
Trim
In mid or late-spring lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant.
Mulch
After pruning apply a generous 5cm - 7cm (2in - 3in) mulch of well- rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.
Deadhead
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Take cuttings
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Either put the cuttings in individual pots or pot them up as soon as they start to root. Easy[K]. Keep them moist in a dry spring.
Due almost 15 years ago:
Take cuttings
Cuttings of mature wood in winter. Very easy, just plant the cuttings direct into their final positions, about 95% usually take. Keep them moist in a dry spring.
Due over 14 years ago:
Trim
In mid or late-spring lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant.
Mulch
After pruning apply a generous 5cm - 7cm (2in - 3in) mulch of well- rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.
Take cuttings
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Either put the cuttings in individual pots or pot them up as soon as they start to root. Easy[K]. Keep them moist in a dry spring.
Due about 14 years ago:
Take cuttings
Cuttings of mature wood in winter. Very easy, just plant the cuttings direct into their final positions, about 95% usually take. Keep them moist in a dry spring.
Due over 13 years ago:
Water
Keep cuttings moist in a dry spring.
Prune
In mid or late-spring lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant.
Mulch
After pruning apply a generous 5cm - 7cm (2in - 3in) mulch of well- rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.
Take cuttings
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Either put the cuttings in individual pots or pot them up as soon as they start to root. Easy
Due almost 13 years ago:
Take cuttings
Cuttings of mature wood in winter. Very easy, just plant the cuttings direct into their final positions, about 95% usually take. Keep them moist in a dry spring.
Due over 12 years ago:
Water
Keep cuttings moist in a dry spring.
Trim
In mid or late-spring lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant.
Mulch
After pruning apply a generous 5cm - 7cm (2in - 3in) mulch of well- rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.
Take cuttings
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Either put the cuttings in individual pots or pot them up as soon as they start to root. Easy[K]. Keep them moist in a dry spring.
Due almost 12 years ago:
Take cuttings
Cuttings of mature wood in winter. Very easy, just plant the cuttings direct into their final positions, about 95% usually take. Keep them moist in a dry spring.
Due over 11 years ago:
Prune
In mid or late-spring lightly restore the symmetry of the plant.
Mulch
After pruning apply garden compost or manure ...see previous notes
Take cuttings
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Either put the cuttings in individual pots or pot them up as soon as they start to root. Easy[K]. Keep them moist in a dry spring.
Due almost 11 years ago:
Take cuttings
Cuttings of mature wood in winter. Very easy, just plant the cuttings direct into their final positions, about 95% usually take. Keep them moist in a dry spring.
