Escallonia Donard Seedling 3 Litre Pot

Escallonia 'Donard Seedling' – A Hardy, Evergreen Shrub with Vibrant Red-Pink Flowers

Escallonia 'Donard Seedling' is a robust, evergreen shrub that boasts an abundance of vibrant red-pink flowers, which bloom from late spring to summer, creating a striking visual display. With its dense, compact habit, 'Donard Seedling' reaches a height of 1.2–1.5 meters (4–5 feet) and a spread of around 1.5 meters (5 feet), making it an excellent choice for hedges, borders, or as a feature plant in the garden. The glossy, dark green foliage provides year-round interest, while the profusion of flowers attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it perfect for wildlife-friendly gardens.

Why Grow Escallonia 'Donard Seedling'?

Vibrant Red-Pink Flowers – Escallonia 'Donard Seedling' produces striking clusters of red-pink, trumpet-shaped flowers from late spring to summer. The vibrant blooms add a burst of colour to the garden, providing a focal point during the warmer months.

Evergreen Foliage – The glossy, dark green leaves are evergreen, ensuring that the shrub provides year-round structure and interest. The dense foliage forms a neat, bushy shape, making it an attractive choice for hedging and mixed planting schemes.

Compact & Bushy Growth Habit – Reaching a height of 1.2–1.5 meters (4–5 feet) and a spread of approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet), 'Donard Seedling' has a compact, well-branched form, making it ideal for smaller gardens, borders, or as a dense, evergreen hedge.

Hardy & Low Maintenance – This hardy variety is well-suited to a variety of growing conditions and is relatively low-maintenance once established. It is pest- and disease-resistant, making it a great option for gardeners looking for a hardy, fuss-free shrub.

Pollinator-Friendly – The abundant, nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making 'Donard Seedling' a fantastic addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.

Planting & Care Guide

Position – Escallonia 'Donard Seedling' thrives in full sun but can also tolerate partial shade. For optimal flowering, plant it in a sunny location, though it will still perform well in light shade, particularly in warmer climates.

Soil – Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It is adaptable to a variety of soil types, including loamy, sandy, or slightly acidic soil. However, it performs best in soil that is slightly acidic to neutral.

Watering – Water regularly during the first growing season to help the plant establish a strong root system. Once established, 'Donard Seedling' is moderately drought-tolerant and requires little watering, though it will benefit from occasional watering during particularly dry periods.

Maintenance:

• Pruning – Prune after flowering to maintain a neat, bushy shape and encourage dense growth. Remove any dead or damaged wood to promote healthy new growth.
• Mulching – Apply mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and maintain a cool root zone.
• Fertilizing – Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring to encourage strong growth and abundant blooms throughout the flowering season.

Perfect Plant Combinations

Escallonia 'Donard Seedling' pairs beautifully with other summer-blooming plants like Lavender, Geraniums, Penstemon, or Phlox, creating a vibrant and colourful garden display. Its deep green foliage and bright red-pink flowers provide a striking contrast to other plants with lighter or silvery leaves, such as Santolina, Artemisia, or Lavender. For a more formal look, combine with other evergreen shrubs like Hebe, Boxwood, or Pieris. The dense, bushy habit of 'Donard Seedling' also makes it a perfect choice for use in hedges, providing both structure and a burst of seasonal colour. It’s also ideal for mixed borders, where its bold flowers can complement the colours of other perennials, shrubs, and grasses.

Escallonia Donard Seedling 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing Red Pink Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.