Pot Grown Escallonia rubra Macrantha Evergreen Hedge 40-60cm
PRODUCT CODE: ERM-PG-40/50-C3.5
Escallonia rubra ‘Macrantha’ is a fast-growing evergreen hedge, ideal for coastal and exposed UK gardens. 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.
Key Characteristics
- Growth: Upright, reaching approx. 2.5m height and width in 10–20 years
- Annual Growth Rate: ~30cm per year
- Foliage: Glossy green, evergreen, lightly fragrant leaves
- Flowers: Deep pink/red, June–September, strong pollinator benefit
Best Uses
- Privacy screening and windbreak for coastal locations
- Suitable as standalone specimen or massed hedging
Planting & Care
- Position: Sun or part shade, well-drained soil
- Delivered pot grown for strong root development, ready for year-round planting
FAQs
- Is Escallonia ‘Macrantha’ good for coastal gardens? Yes, it withstands salt and wind exposure.
- How fast does it grow? Up to 30cm per year in optimum conditions.
- Do the flowers support pollinators? Yes, bees and insects are highly attracted to its summer blooms.
- Why choose pot grown hedges? Pot grown options establish faster and transplant reliably year-round.
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