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Supplied 40–60cm tall in 2L pots, it thrives in full sun or partial shade and produces deep pink-red tubular flower clusters that attract bees and garden pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth: Upright, reaching approx. 2.5m height and width in 10–20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnual Growth Rate: ~30cm per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Glossy green, evergreen, lightly fragrant leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers: Deep pink\/red, June–September, strong pollinator benefit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy screening and windbreak for coastal locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable as standalone specimen or massed hedging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Sun or part shade, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivered pot grown for strong root development, ready for year-round planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Escallonia ‘Macrantha’ good for coastal gardens?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it withstands salt and wind exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 30cm per year in optimum conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo the flowers support pollinators?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, bees and insects are highly attracted to its summer blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose pot grown hedges?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pot grown options establish faster and transplant reliably year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ScotPlants Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51725046612304,"sku":"ERM-PG-40\/50-C3.5","price":8.71,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/9182\/3184\/files\/ESCALLONIA-MACANTHRA-2019.jpg?v=1778140457"},{"product_id":"oleaster-40-60cm-root-ball-elaeagnus-x-ebbingei","title":"Elaeagnus x ebbingei Oleaster Hedge 40\/60cm Root Ball Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEvergreen Privacy Hedge – Elaeagnus x ebbingei Root Ball 40\/60cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElaeagnus x ebbingei is a robust evergreen hedge ideal for privacy and year-round interest, especially in small UK gardens. 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