Escallonia Apple Blossom

Why Buy Me?

• Compact and hardy
• Can be used as a hedge
• Lovely coloured flowers

Growing Conditions

Light: Requires full sun for best flowering and dense growth; tolerates light shade but may flower less abundantly.

Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soils; adaptable to loamy, sandy, or slightly acidic soils. Avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions.

Exposure: Thrives in sheltered or coastal locations; tolerant of salt-laden winds, making it ideal for seaside gardens.

Drought Tolerance: Moderate to high once established; prefers regular watering in prolonged dry periods but is generally resilient.

Cultivation & Care

Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early autumn to encourage strong root development.

Spacing: Space 1–1.5 metres (3–5 feet) apart depending on use (hedging vs. specimen planting); allow airflow and natural spreading.

Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season; drought-tolerant after establishment but benefits from occasional deep watering in dry spells.

Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed. Avoid excessive feeding, which can reduce flowering.

Mulching: Apply organic mulch in spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds; avoid piling mulch against stems.

Pruning: Lightly prune after main flowering in summer to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth. Harder pruning can be done in early spring if needed.

Propagation: Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer for best results.

Seasonal Interest

Spring: Glossy green foliage emerges early, providing attractive structure.

Summer: Produces clusters of soft pink, bell-shaped flowers with white centres from early to mid-summer; may flower intermittently into early autumn.

Autumn: Foliage remains evergreen; may see continued light flowering in mild climates.

Winter: Evergreen; dense, glossy foliage provides year-round structure and colour in the landscape.

Wildlife & Garden Use

Wildlife: Attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators during flowering.

Garden Use: Ideal for hedging, coastal gardens, mixed borders, foundation plantings, and informal screens. Excellent for Mediterranean-style or wildlife-friendly gardens.

Companion Plants: Pairs well with rosemary, lavender, hebes, pittosporum, and ornamental grasses for a textured, drought-tolerant scheme.