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Escallonia laevis Pink Elle / 10 - Litre Container / 40-45Cm
Escallonia laevis 'Pink Elle'
Confirmed format: 10 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Abundant heads of striking pink flowers in summer with repeat autumn flush
- Glossy, evergreen green foliage providing year-round structure
- Compact, upright and bushy growth habit
- Recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Highly tolerant of coastal conditions, salt and wind
- Easy to grow and maintain in borders or containers
Overview
Escallonia laevis 'Pink Elle' is an award-winning, compact evergreen shrub prized for its high-impact floral display and dense, bushy habit. Recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, 'Pink Elle' produces abundant, large heads of striking pink flowers from June through October, often featuring a repeat flush. The bright blooms contrast beautifully against dense, glossy green foliage that provides structure and year-round interest across all twelve months. Reaching a comfortable mature size of 100-150 cm high and 60-150 cm wide, it is exceptionally versatile for modern gardens.
Why We Love It
- Dense clusters of bright pink flowers deliver long-lasting summer and autumn colour.
- Glossy evergreen foliage ensures attractive structure throughout the entire year.
- Compact habit makes it ideal for borders, patios and small gardens.
- Exceptional coastal tolerance allows it to thrive in exposed or windy seaside locations.
- Easy-care nature suits both novice and experienced gardeners alike.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Escallonia laevis 'Pink Elle' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Flowering Season | June to October |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Growth Habit | Upright and bushy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 100-150 cm |
| Mature Spread | 60-150 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun, sun-part-shade or partial-shade in a sheltered, exposed or coastal position facing south, west or east. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in loam, chalk, sand or clay soils with any pH and a well-drained drainage type. |
| Watering | Requires a moderate water need, keeping the soil moist or average. |
| Pruning | Prune in August to September following Pruning Group 9 guidelines, with deadheading recommended. |
| Winter Protection | No winter protection required under normal conditions. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Containers
- Low hedges
- Coastal gardens
- Patio pots
- Small gardens
- Cottage gardens
- Screening
Good to Know
- Provides wonderful pollinator and butterfly support when in flower.
- Exhibits strong tolerance to coastal conditions, salt, wind and drought once established.
- Features year-round interest spanning all twelve months of the year.
- Pet safer plant choice for gardens.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 10 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 40-45 cm |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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