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    • Photo of Escallonia 'Red Elf' flower, foliage by Forestfarm

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    Escallonia 'Red Elf'

    Also Known As

    • Escallonia x exoniensis 'Red Elf'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Escallonia 'Red Elf' plant details

    Escallonia 'Red Elf' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Escallonia 'Red Elf'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: escalloniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring
    Uses: hedge, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Escallonia 'Red Elf'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Compact (to only 3', rather than 5') and shining (with glossy E. rubra leaves), this charmer produces its very showy (and very useful, if you?re a hummer or a bee!) rosy-red flowers over a very long period!!! S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Evergreen, small shrub with dark green foliage that is coverd with red flowers in the spring. Excellent plant for smaller spaces.

    By: Garden World

    Gardening facts about Escallonia 'Red Elf' plant

    How to Grow Escallonia 'Red Elf'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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