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Looking for a tough yet beautiful shrub that delivers real garden impact with minimal fuss? Escallonia 'Pink Elle' fits the bill! This compact evergreen is as hardworking as it is charming.
With its tidy, mounded habit and glossy, deep green leaves, this lovely shrub is a joy to grow and a real space-saver too. But the real show begins in early summer when the plant becomes absolutely smothered in large, soft pink flower clusters - each one a magnet for bees and butterflies. And just when you think it’s done, many gardens see a second flush of blooms again in early autumn.
It remains neat, growing to around 1 metre tall and wide, so is ideal for patios and even smaller gardens. It’s incredibly versatile - happy in borders, great as low hedging, and brilliant in decorative pots. Whether you’re just starting out in gardening or want something reliable and low-maintenance to fill a gap, this little stunner won’t let you down.
Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready to plant.
• This variety prefers well-drained soil. It can tolerate a variety of soil types, but it will do best in sandy soil.
• For best results, plant in either full sun or partial shade.
• Once established, the shrubbery will become drought-tolerant, but should be watered regularly during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings.
• When it comes to pruning in the spring, make sure to shape the shrub and remove dead or damaged branches.
Please allow us 3-5 working days to dispatch your order. Pre-ordered items will be sent as soon as possible after the date quoted and we'll generally ship your entire order with your pre-ordered items. When your order is dispatched, we'll send you another email with details of how to track it.
Most orders are sent on a fully-tracked courier service with Yodel. To avoid perishable items being stuck at depots and deteriorating, no signature is required, and our courier is asked to leave your order in a safe place on your property.
We'll send a tracking link when we dispatch your order, so you know when its due to arrive. Please note, once delivered we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft from your property. If you have any specific delivery instructions, please let us know - there's an option to enter a short message for the courier at the checkout.
Smaller, lighter, single-item orders may be sent through the post with Royal Mail - in which case no tracking is available.
Our experienced nursery team will always send your plants nursery fresh in the perfect condition to thrive when you plant them, so although most plants are very tough and will not be affected by all but the most extreme frosts or heatwaves, we avoid dispatching the most perishable plants if extreme weather is forecast, or over Bank Holiday weekends.
Please note, we cannot guarantee delivery on a certain day or time. Delivery to outlying postcode areas may take 1-2 days longer, dependent on your location.