escallonia 'Red Elf'
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A medium-sized, spreading, evergreen shrub with small, glossy, oval leaves and tubular, red flowers in small clusters in early to mid-summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- escallonia 'Red Elf' (Escallonia 'Red Elf')
- Genus
- Escallonia
- Family
- Escalloniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of escallonia 'Red Elf'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of escallonia 'Red Elf'
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escallonia 'Red Elf' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningPrune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or hardwood cuttings from late autumn to winter
Growing
GrowingGrows best in well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold drying winds; ideal for wall training
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to escallonia leaf spot and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to brown scale
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