Escallonia laevis 'Gold Ellen' - 2.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Escallonia (Escallonia laevis) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its decorative flowers appear from July to August. In favourable conditions, the Escallonia reaches a height of approx. 2 m and grows up to 1.5 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Vigiera laevis, Escallonia organensis.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for containers

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Escallonia are medium green.

Frost hardiness
The Escallonia has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Shrubby.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

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

Flower
Escallonia laevis forms pink-coloured flowers from July.

Use
Tub, balcony/terrace