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Key characteristics

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

Shrubs

Escallonia x exoniensis 'Fradesii'

Pink Princess Escallonia

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Low to moderate once grown

Bloom time

Summer through early fall

Find this plant

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.

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