Red Escallonia Hedge (Escallonia rubra 'Macrantha')

Escallonia Rubra Macanthra Hedge Plants Description

Escallonia rubra macrantha, also known as Escallonia Red, is well-suited for most soils and environments, especially coastal areas, but it is not tolerant of shade or extremely cold conditions. This variety is relatively fast-growing, adding approximately 30 to 45 cm per year. For best results, prune after flowering to maintain its shape. We offer both the Rubra Macrantha and Donard Radiance varieties.

Pruning Advice

General hedge trimming should be done right after flowering. Escallonia also benefits from a more substantial prune in early spring, around April to May.

Further Information

Planting distances are largely a matter of preference. For bare root plants, spacing them at 3 plants per metre is sufficient, 5 plants is optimal, and 7 plants in a double staggered row will result in a denser hedge more quickly. Generally, smaller plants should be planted at a higher density. For cell-grown plants, spacing at 4 plants per metre in a single row or ideally 6 plants per metre in a staggered row is recommended.

Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £9.98 charge.

* Tall Sized Boxes (Bare roots 1.2m & over) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £24.99 charge.

* Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £350 | or £82 charge.

* Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £1500 | or £450 charge.