Escallonia Crimson Spire - Red Escallonia

Escallonia Crimson Spire

This is the fastest growing of the hedging escallonia we sell. Crimson Spire is a strong growing evergreen shrub with shiny scented dark green leaves and deep red bell shaped flowers which is ideal for hedges - up to 3 metres in milder parts of the UK. Like other escallonia, Crimson Spire is excellent by the sea and stands wind well. The flowers are carried through the summer until the first frosts. Trimming should therefore be done early and late. This Escallonia is good in sunny or lightly shaded, well-drained positions, but like the whole family it is an escallonia that hates damp or waterlogged sites. In cold inland situations, all escallonia are best planted near a wall.

If the red is too deep, or if you would like a slightly less vigorous plant, then take a look at our complete range of Escallonia

Plant at 50cm - 18” spacing for hedges. Good for hedges 90-150cm - 3-5’ in height. 2 plants per metre