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Escallonia laevis Gold Ellen

Escallonia laevis Gold Ellen
Redclaws

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Plants arrived in very good condition and immediately planted. We just have to wait for the shoots to grow.

Angélique, 12/05/2021

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Bush with an upright habit, possessing magnificent evergreen foliage, golden yellow spotted with green, it produces a rich flowering of carmine pink in the heart of summer.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
2.50 m
Spread at maturity
2.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

Escallonia laevis Gold Ellen is a bush with an upright habit, with superb evergreen, yellow-gold foliage spotted with green, it produces rich, carmine-pink flowers in the heart of summer.

 

A vigorous bush with numerous arched branches, Escallonia laevis Gold Ellen forms a dense bush, with a rounded habit, as tall as it is wide, measuring 2m (6 ft 7 in) to 2.50m at maturity. Its carmine-pink flowers, in the shape of a semi-open tube, bloom from the beginning of summer. Its small, oval, evergreen leaves, measure 3-4cm (1.2-1.6 in) in length and 1 to 2cm (0.4 to 0.8 in) in width, and are yellow-gold spotted with green.

Native to the Andes mountain range, the escallonia is a hardy bush down to -10C°, beyond that, it should be planted in a sheltered area, against a south-facing wall or protected by a hedge to the south or west. It is easy to grow and likes cool, well-drained and rich soils. It can be planted at the back of a flower bed or on a terrace. It is often used as a privacy hedge in temperate regions.

It requires very little maintenance: a simple pruning with shears just after flowering will be necessary to maintain its compact habit, older plants can be pruned harder at the end of winter, when frost is no longer a concern.

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Escallonia: Planting, Pruning and Care
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by Virginie T. 9 min.
Escallonia: Planting, Pruning and Care
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Escallonia laevis Gold Ellen (Flowering) Flowering
Escallonia laevis Gold Ellen (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.50 m
Spread at maturity 2.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time July to August
Flower size 1 cm
Fragrance slightly scented

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour golden

Botanical data

Genus

Escallonia

Species

laevis

Cultivar

Gold Ellen

Family

Escalloniaceae

Other common names

Redclaws

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7816611

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Planting and care

Escallonia laevis Gold Ellen appreciates sunny and semi-shaded exposures. It tolerates drought and sea spray as well as strong winds. Plant it in a light, acidic, and well-drained soil. It dislikes heavy and limestone soils and does not like stagnant moisture, especially in winter. If the soil is too limey, it can suffer from chlorosis. When planting as a hedge, space the Escallonia 60 to 80 cm (23.6 to 31.5 in) apart. They are very easy to grow, prune them to one-third of their height in the early years of their establishment so that they grow in a compact and dense manner. In a hedge, trim branches that disrupt symmetry when they reach the desired height. You can prune it into a ball shape. In cold regions, plant it in a protected position, against a south-facing wall or facing west at the back of a bed or in a hedge.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained soil

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April, September
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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