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Escallonia myrtoidea

Also Known As

  • Escallonia arguta
  • Escallonia myrtoides

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Escallonia myrtoidea plant details

Escallonia myrtoidea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Escallonia myrtoidea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: escalloniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 24 IN - wide, 0 - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Escallonia myrtoidea

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Escallonia myrtoidea plant

How to Grow Escallonia myrtoidea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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