Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Escallonia x exoniensis 'Fradesii'
Pink Princess Escallonia
- Family
- Escalloniaceae
- Height
- 4 ft to 6 ft
- Width
- 4 ft to 6 ft
- Flower color
- Rosy pink tubular flowers borne in clusters at branch tips
- Foliage color
- Glossy dark green leaves with a dense compact evergreen habit
- Bloom time
- Summer through early fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Low to moderate once grown
- Maintenance
- Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 7 to 9
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and pollinators attracted to nectar rich flowers
About this plant
Escallonia x exoniensis 'Fradesii' produces clusters of rose-pink, tubular flowers from early summer into fall, creating a long-lasting display that attracts bees and other pollinators. Small, glossy leaves are dark green and closely arranged along the stems. The foliage maintains a polished appearance throughout the year, while the abundant flowers are borne near the branch tips, adding color and movement over an extended season.
Originating from hybrid breeding involving South American species, this cultivar reflects selection focused on ornamental appeal and prolonged flowering. It is well suited to borders, coastal gardens, foundation plantings, and informal hedging, where its evergreen foliage and extended bloom period provide year-round structure and seasonal interest.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Coastal Gardens · Hedging & Privacy · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Daylily · Ninebark · Coral bells · Switch grass · Creeping phlox · Bearded iris
Design tip
A long summer-to-fall bloom period makes this escallonia useful for carrying color through the gap between early-season shrubs and autumn displays. Its dense evergreen foliage also gives the rosy flowers a dark, polished backdrop, keeping the floral color prominent even from a distance.
