Escallonia 'Pride of Donard'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'
W: 8'

planting zones

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Escallonia 'Pride of Donard' plant details

Escallonia 'Pride of Donard' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Escallonia 'Pride of Donard'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: escalloniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Escallonia 'Pride of Donard'

USDA Zones:
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clusters of rose-pink flowers ?all year? (... well almost!), dark, glossy-green leaves, and a compact rounded medium habit make this a fine accent or hedge. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Compact evergreen shrub to 5' tall and 8' wide. The chalice-shaped light red flowers are produced in short racemes in early summer and bloom continuously through most of the summer. Dark green ovate glossy leaves to 1" in length. Excellent for a low, flowering hedge.