Escallonia Macrantha 3 Litre Pot

Escallonia macrantha – A Hardy, Evergreen Shrub with Bold Red-Pink Flowers

Escallonia macrantha is a vigorous, evergreen shrub known for its stunning clusters of bold red-pink flowers, which bloom from late spring through summer. With a robust, bushy growth habit, Escallonia macrantha can reach a height of 2–3 meters (6.5–10 feet) and a spread of 2–2.5 meters (6.5–8 feet), making it an excellent choice for larger gardens, hedges, or as a specimen shrub. Its glossy, dark green foliage provides year-round interest, while the abundant flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it an ideal choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.

Why Grow Escallonia macrantha?

Bold Red-Pink Flowers – Escallonia macrantha produces striking clusters of rich red-pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring to summer. The vibrant flowers provide a dramatic contrast to the dark green foliage, adding a burst of colour to the garden.

Evergreen Foliage – The dense, glossy, dark green leaves are evergreen, ensuring that Escallonia macrantha offers year-round structure and interest. The foliage provides a lush backdrop for the bright flowers and retains its beauty even in winter.

Vigorous Growth Habit – Reaching a height of 2–3 meters (6.5–10 feet) with a spread of 2–2.5 meters (6.5–8 feet), Escallonia macrantha is a large, bushy shrub perfect for larger gardens, screening, or hedging. It forms a dense, thick habit, making it an excellent choice for creating privacy or windbreaks.

Hardy & Low Maintenance – This hardy variety is well-suited to a variety of growing conditions, requiring minimal care once established. Escallonia macrantha is pest- and disease-resistant, making it a low-maintenance addition to any garden.

Pollinator-Friendly – The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making Escallonia macrantha a valuable choice for a wildlife-friendly garden.

Planting & Care Guide

Position – Escallonia macrantha thrives in full sun to partial shade. It will bloom most profusely in a sunny location, though it can tolerate light shade, especially in hot climates where afternoon sun may be too intense.

Soil – Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Escallonia macrantha is adaptable to a variety of soil types, including loamy, sandy, and slightly acidic soils, but will perform best in soil that is slightly acidic to neutral.

Watering – Water regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots. Once established, Escallonia macrantha is moderately drought-tolerant and requires little watering, though it will benefit from occasional watering during dry periods.

Maintenance:

• Pruning – Prune after flowering to maintain a tidy shape and encourage dense growth. Remove any dead or damaged wood and trim back any wayward branches to promote healthy, new growth.
• Mulching – Apply mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the roots cool during the warmer months.
• Fertilizing – Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms throughout the flowering season.

Perfect Plant Combinations

Escallonia macrantha pairs wonderfully with other summer-blooming plants like Geraniums, Penstemon, Lavender, or Coreopsis, creating a vibrant and colourful garden display. The bold red-pink flowers contrast beautifully with other plants that feature lighter or silvery foliage, such as Santolina, Artemisia, or Lavender. It also works well with other evergreen shrubs such as Hebe, Pieris, and Boxwood, adding year-round interest and structure to the garden. For a more naturalistic look, combine 'macrantha' with ornamental grasses like Festuca or Pennisetum, which enhance its bushy form and add movement to the garden. Ideal for hedging, Escallonia macrantha also makes a striking feature plant or screen for larger gardens, providing both beauty and privacy throughout the year.

Escallonia Macrantha 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing Pinky Red 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.