escallonia 'Red Elf'

How to Grow and Care for escallonia 'Red Elf'

escallonia 'Red Elf' · Escallonia 'Red Elf'

Grows best in well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold drying winds; ideal for wall training

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing escallonia 'Red Elf'

escallonia 'Red Elf'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grows best in well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold drying winds; ideal for wall training

How to Water escallonia 'Red Elf'?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for escallonia 'Red Elf'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for escallonia 'Red Elf'?

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What Soil Is Best for escallonia 'Red Elf'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for escallonia 'Red Elf'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize escallonia 'Red Elf'?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune escallonia 'Red Elf'?

Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.

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How to Propagate escallonia 'Red Elf'?

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or hardwood cuttings from late autumn to winter

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How to Transplant escallonia 'Red Elf'?

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How to Care for escallonia 'Red Elf' in Winter?

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How to Plant escallonia 'Red Elf'?

Grows best in well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold drying winds; ideal for wall training

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How to Repot escallonia 'Red Elf'?

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How to Harvest escallonia 'Red Elf'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to escallonia leaf spot and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to brown scale

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The Toxicity of escallonia 'Red Elf'

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Attributes of escallonia 'Red Elf'

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Escallonia 'Red Elf'
Genus
Escallonia
Family
Escalloniaceae
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