Red Escallonia | Red Pink Flowering Evergreen Shrub

Red Escallonia / Redclaws

Escallonia rubra

A fast-growing, salt-tolerant evergreen shrub with profuse red summer blooms, perfect for coastal hedges.

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Description

Red Escallonia is a large, fast-growing, evergreen shrub celebrated for its clusters of vibrant, dark crimson to rose-red tubular flowers that bloom from summer into early autumn . A classic choice for coastal gardens, this Chilean native is prized for its exceptional tolerance to salt spray and strong winds, making it an ideal, low-maintenance hedge or screening plant for exposed sites . Its dense, rounded form is clothed in small, glossy, dark green leaves that are aromatic when crushed, providing a lush, year-round backdrop for the profuse blooms, which are highly attractive to bees and butterflies .

Quick Facts

Foliage & Flowers: Small, glossy, dark green, leathery leaves, aromatic when crushed; clusters of small, tubular, 5-lobed flowers in dark crimson to rose-red, blooming from summer into early autumn .
Mature Height: 8-15 ft .
Mature Spread: 8-15 ft .
Growth Rate: Fast .
Hardiness Zones: USDA 8-10 .
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in full sun) .
Core Benefits: Extremely salt and wind tolerant, fast-growing, profuse red summer blooms, dense evergreen foliage, excellent for hedging, attracts pollinators .
Best Uses: Coastal windbreaks and screens, large informal hedges, foundation plantings on exposed sites, specimen shrub, wildlife gardens, mass plantings .

Faqs

Q: How large does Red Escallonia get?
A: It is a large, vigorous shrub, typically reaching 8-15 feet in both height and spread . Its mature size makes it suitable for use as a substantial hedge or screening plant.

Q: Is it really tolerant of coastal conditions?
A: Yes, it is exceptionally tolerant of salt spray and strong winds, making it one of the best choices for coastal gardens and exposed sites . It is, however, less suited to hot, humid inland summer conditions .

Q: When does it bloom?
A: The main flowering period is summer through early autumn, producing clusters of dark crimson to rose-red flowers . In some climates, it may have a secondary flush of blooms in early fall .

Q: How should I prune Red Escallonia?
A: It is very tolerant of pruning . For a formal hedge, prune in late winter or early spring to shape. After flowering, a light trim can help maintain a dense form and encourage more blooms. It can even be cut back hard to rejuvenate if necessary .

Q: Does it attract pollinators?
A: Yes, the nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Q: How cold hardy is this plant?
A: It is reliably hardy in USDA zones 8-10, tolerating temperatures down to about 10-20°F . It is suitable for milder regions and coastal areas but may suffer in zones with prolonged, hard freezes.

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