Family Escalloniaceae Higher classification Escalloniaceae | Order Escalloniales Scientific name Escallonia Rank Genus | |
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Similar California lilac, Mexican orange, Escalloniaceae, Abelia, Photinia | ||
Escallonia terri lou allen
Escallonia is a genus of 40 to 50 species of flowering plants of the Escalloniaceae family. Mostly evergreen shrubs (rarely small trees), they are native to South America.
Contents
- Escallonia terri lou allen
- Escallonia ceanothus blooming on salt spring island part 1
- Cultivation
- References
Escallonia ceanothus blooming on salt spring island part 1
Cultivation
Widely cultivated and commonly used as a hedging plant, especially in coastal areas, escallonia grows about 30 cm (12 in) per year, reaching 1.5–3 m (5–10 ft) in height, with arching branches of small, oval, glossy green leaves. Flowering from June to October (in the Northern Hemisphere), it has masses of small pink or crimson flowers, with a honey fragrance. It is best grown in full sun with some shelter. Some varieties are not fully hardy in all areas. Numerous cultivars and hybrids have been developed, of which the following have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:
