Escallonia Pink (Escallonia Donard Seedling)

Escallonia Pink
(Escallonia 'Donard Seedling')

Pink Escallonia is a lovely evergreen hedge that boasts glossy, dark-green leaves, following on with bunches of bright flowers from June through to October.

The Escallonia Donard Seedling hedge plant is attractive with its pink-coloured, tubular-shaped flowers which look stunning contrasted against the small, deep-green foliage. It can provide a wonderful evergreen hedging screen, and the flowers are popular amongst the bees, bringing you some extra wildlife interest to your garden.

Please note- although Escallonia is initially classified as evergreen, some will lose a few leaves during very harsh winters.

The Escallonia Pink will give you beautiful year-round interest, and it is a perfect hedge plant for the coast due to its hardy nature. It is also ideal if you are just wanting to spice up your garden and add some brightness. It is averagely fast growing, sitting at a growth rate of 30-45cm per year.

The Escallonia Pink can be planted in most soils and situations. It is especially tolerant of coastal situations; however, it is not shade tolerant or suitable to very cold locations.

  • Growth height: Average (20-40cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
  • Soil type: Normal, chalk, clay
  • Exposure: Inland, exposed, coastal
  • Aspect: Semi-shade, full sun
  • Evergreen foliage? Yes

In terms of trimming/pruning your Escallonia ‰ۡÌÝÌáDonard Seedling,‰ۡó» ensure to do it immediately after the flowers fade. We also recommend a harder prune in the early Spring (April/May time), as it can greatly benefit the plant and help it to thrive in future years.

When should I plant Pink Escallonia hedging?

The best time to plant your Pink Escallonia is during the autumnal months, when the weather is a little cooler.

How far apart do you plant Escallonia plants?

Your Escallonia's root systems will establish and develop best when the plants are spaced about 30-40cm apart. This will give you a dense coverage and healthy, strong roots.

How to plant Escallonia:

Begin by digging a hole that is 4-5 times wider than the plant's root ball. Break up the excavated soil and then mix in some soil mix, compost, or organic soil conditioner. Pour a thick later of this at the bottom of the soil.

Remove the plant from its pot and thread the cultivator along the clumped roots to disentangle them. Then, position the plant in the centre of the hole and spread out its roots. Add a stake if required.

Backfill with what's left of the soil and press down lightly, but firmly, to secure the plant. Water abundantly - you will need to water regularly throughout the first year after planting, too.̴Ì?

Finally, mulch the base of the plants to retain soil moisture and warmth throughout the seasons.

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Evergreen

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Pink Escallonia is a lovely evergreen hedge that boasts glossy, dark-green leaves, following on with bunches of bright flowers from June through to October.

The Escallonia Donard Seedling hedge plant is attractive with its pink-coloured, tubular-shaped flowers which look stunning contrasted against the small, deep-green foliage. It can provide a wonderful evergreen hedging screen, and the flowers are popular amongst the bees, bringing you some extra wildlife interest to your garden.

Please note- although Escallonia is initially classified as evergreen, some will lose a few leaves during very harsh winters.

The Escallonia Pink will give you beautiful year-round interest, and it is a perfect hedge plant for the coast due to its hardy nature. It is also ideal if you are just wanting to spice up your garden and add some brightness. It is averagely fast growing, sitting at a growth rate of 30-45cm per year.

The Escallonia Pink can be planted in most soils and situations. It is especially tolerant of coastal situations; however, it is not shade tolerant or suitable to very cold locations.

  • Growth height: Average (20-40cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
  • Soil type: Normal, chalk, clay
  • Exposure: Inland, exposed, coastal
  • Aspect: Semi-shade, full sun
  • Evergreen foliage? Yes

In terms of trimming/pruning your Escallonia ‰ۡÌÝÌáDonard Seedling,‰ۡó» ensure to do it immediately after the flowers fade. We also recommend a harder prune in the early Spring (April/May time), as it can greatly benefit the plant and help it to thrive in future years.

When should I plant Pink Escallonia hedging?

The best time to plant your Pink Escallonia is during the autumnal months, when the weather is a little cooler.

How far apart do you plant Escallonia plants?

Your Escallonia's root systems will establish and develop best when the plants are spaced about 30-40cm apart. This will give you a dense coverage and healthy, strong roots.

How to plant Escallonia:

Begin by digging a hole that is 4-5 times wider than the plant's root ball. Break up the excavated soil and then mix in some soil mix, compost, or organic soil conditioner. Pour a thick later of this at the bottom of the soil.

Remove the plant from its pot and thread the cultivator along the clumped roots to disentangle them. Then, position the plant in the centre of the hole and spread out its roots. Add a stake if required.

Backfill with what's left of the soil and press down lightly, but firmly, to secure the plant. Water abundantly - you will need to water regularly throughout the first year after planting, too.̴Ì?

Finally, mulch the base of the plants to retain soil moisture and warmth throughout the seasons.

Root Types Summary

  • Bare Root
    Bare Root

    Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.

  • Pot Grown
    Pot Grown

    Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.

  • Root Ball
    Root Ball

    Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.

  • Instant Hedging
    Instant Hedging

    Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.

  • Bare Root Discount Deals
    Bare Root Discount Deals

    Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.

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