• 9 years ago
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• Author: Ayishah Chui
• Tags: Ericaceae, Evergreen, Flower - Fall, Flower - Summer, Shrub, Week 08

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Common Name —— pink princess Escallonia
Family —————— Ericaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 7 – 9
Form ——————— rounded shrub
Height/Spread ——– 1.5 – 1.8 m / 1.5 – 2.4 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained; acidic
Sunlight —————- full sun
Leaves —————— evergreen; alternate; 3-4cm; dark green on top, lighter bottom; rubbery
Flower —————— early spring to fall; bright pink; small
Limitation ————- not tolerant to cold winter
Use ———————– as border or screen; in coastal area; in woodland garden
ID ————————- distinct flowers and long flowering season; rubbery leaves