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Escallonia x exoniensis 'Fradesii'

Family Escalloniaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.5 - 1.8 m (5 - 6 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The broadleaf evergreen Escallonia x exoniensis 'Fradesii' (pink princess escallonia) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and light pink blooms during mid-summer. The glossy foliage is deep green in colour, medium in texture, fragrant and evergreen. Escallonia x exoniensis 'Fradesii' (pink princess escallonia) has smooth bark.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation and topiary.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Escallonia x exoniensis 'Fradesii' tolerates drought and salt. This broadleaf evergreen attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.