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It features glossy green foliage and pale pink to white flowers from June to September, offering privacy and resilience even in exposed, windy, or coastal locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 2.5m x 2.5m after 10-20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, bushy, arching habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, dark glossy green leaves (evergreen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale pink to white clusters in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pot grown, 40-60cm tall, 2 litre pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in full sun in well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates coastal wind and salt spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly until established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim to shape in late spring or after flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy but requires protection in severe winter conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Escallonia Donard Seedling suitable for privacy?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, evergreen leaves provide year-round privacy screening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs pot grown better than bare root?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pot grown plants establish faster and can be planted any time year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to other hedges?\u003c\/strong\u003e More tolerant to coastal exposure than Leylandii or Box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Pot Grown Escallonia Donard Seedling Hedge\",\n  \"description\": \"Pot Grown Escallonia Donard Seedling Hedge for Coastal Gardens Escallonia Donard Seedling is an evergreen hedge plant, pot grown to 40-60cm for strong establishment and year-round screening. 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