Escallonia 'Crimson Spire' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Andenstrauch 'Crimson Spire' (Escallonia rubra) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its carmine-red flowers are tubular and appear from June to September. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The dark green leaves are egg-shaped and glossy. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady as possible. In favourable conditions, the Andenstrauch 'Crimson Spire' reaches a height of approx. 5 m and grows up to 5 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Escallonia 'Crimson Spire'.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Andenstrauch 'Crimson Spire's are dark green, ovate, glossy.

Growth
Shrubby, bushy.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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 rubra 'Crimson Spire' forms tubular, carmine-red flowers from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tub, balcony/terrace