Escallonia rubra ‘Macrantha’ – 2L (30–40cm)

Escallonia ‘Macrantha’ is a vigorous, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and masses of bright pink to red tubular flowers. Blooming from early summer through to autumn, it provides long-lasting colour and is a popular choice for hedging and coastal planting.

With its dense growth and excellent wind tolerance, this variety is ideal for creating shelter, structure, and vibrant seasonal interest in a wide range of garden settings.

Key Features

• Abundant bright pink to red flowers

• Long flowering season June to October

• Evergreen with glossy dark green leaves

• Fast-growing and ideal for hedging

• Excellent coastal and wind tolerance

• Provides year-round structure

Plant Details

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub

• Pot size: 2L

• Height on delivery: 30–40cm

• Mature height & spread: Approx. 2.5m x 2.5m

• Foliage: Glossy dark green

• Flowering period: Early summer to autumn

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained soil

• Hardiness: Hardy to approx. -10°C

Care Guide

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature

• Feeding: Apply a general fertiliser in spring

• Pruning: Trim in mid to late spring to maintain shape

• Maintenance: Generally low maintenance; may occasionally be affected by leaf spot

Garden Uses

• Ideal for hedging and screening

• Perfect for coastal and exposed gardens

• Great in borders or as a specimen shrub

• Adds colour to low-maintenance planting schemes

Why Choose Escallonia ‘Macrantha’?

• Reliable long-season flowering

• Excellent for coastal conditions

• Fast-growing and easy to manage

• Provides both colour and structure

A colourful and dependable shrub, Escallonia ‘Macrantha’ is perfect for adding vibrant summer blooms and year-round greenery to your garden.