Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Escalloniaceae

Genus:

Escallonia

Species:

Escallonia rubra

USDA Symbol:

ESRU4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

450 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

red, pink

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Reported Fauna Sightings

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers coastal and mountainous regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at 65-70°F with light. Often propagated by cuttings.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI