Escallonia 'Pink Princess'

Also Known As

Escallonia 'Fradesii'
Escallonia x exoniensis 'Frades'
Escallonia x exoniensis 'Fradesii'
Escallonia x exoniensis 'Pink Princess'
Pink Princess Escallonia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

8a-9b

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Escallonia 'Pink Princess' plant details

Escallonia 'Pink Princess' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Escallonia 'Pink Princess'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: escalloniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: hedge, red stems, serrated leaves, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Escallonia 'Pink Princess'

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A compact 5-6' mound of glossy green leaves producing a prolific show of pink to rose or carmine flowers over a long period in summer; fine for espalier or a hedge. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Upright, evergreen shrub with arching branches. Rosy pink flowers bloom summer to fall, and intermittently throughout the year. Excellent for screening or hedge, and responds well to shearing. Tolerates coastal conditions. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

8' shrub with small, glossy green leaves and a prolific show of clear rose-pink flowers in terminal clusters nearly year round. Dependable and tough, plants generally look better with regular garden water. Hardy to 10F.

By: Native Sons

Abundant small pink flowers adorn this tidy, evergreen shrub in summer. When grown in coastal areas it can withstand full sun, however, it will perform better in interior regions with light shade. Drought tolerant once established. Will form a plant of 5-8' in both height and width.