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Escallonia rubra 'Crimson Spire' (Escallonia rubra 'Crimson Spire')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 3m
max. spread
Ultimate height 3m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Escallonia rubra 'Crimson Spire'

Other names: Escallonia rubra 'Crimson Spire'


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Genus: Escallonia

Variety or cultivar: 'Crimson Spire' _ 'Crimson Spire' is a vigorous, mid-sized, evergreen shrub with relatively large, glossy, dark-green leaves. It bears bright, deep crimson flowers in summer and early autumn.

Escallonia rubra 'Crimson Spire' is: Evergreen

Flower: Crimson in Summer; Crimson in Autumn

Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons

Habit: Erect, Spreading

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Pests: Generally pest-free.

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Escallonia rubra 'Crimson Spire' (Escallonia rubra 'Crimson Spire') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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