Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Andenstrauch 'Apple Blossom' (Escallonia) is a very popular, evergreen container plant. Its pink-coloured flowers are star-shaped and appear from May to June. The dark green leaves are egg-shaped and glossy, leathery. The location should be sunny to semi-shady and sheltered. Well-drained soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Andenstrauch 'Apple Blossom' reaches a height of approx. 2 m and grows up to 2 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Andenstrauch 'Apple Blossom's are dark green, ovate, shiny, leathery.

Bark
Brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth
Andenstrauch 'Apple Blossom' is a small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.

Flower
Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' forms star-shaped, pink-coloured flowers from May.

Use
Tub, balcony/terrace

Root
Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' is a deep-rooting plant.