Escallonia Snowbud

Name: Escallonia Snowbud
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11365j
Price: 65.8 NZD
Availability: InStock

Escallonia Snowbud, Snowbud Escallonia, Escallonia Snowbud Hedge, White Escallonia

Escallonia Snowbud is a popular variety due to its attractive foliage and quaint flowers. Glossy, green leaves contrast beautifully with the clusters of pure white flowers in spring and summer. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide, though can be trimmed as necessary. Escallonia Snowbud is commonly included in mixed plantings, trimmed into a hedge.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Escallonia Snowbud, Snowbud Escallonia, Escallonia Snowbud Hedge, White Escallonia

Snowbud Escallonia

The Snowbud Escallonia is a popular variety due to its attractive foliage and quaint flowers. Glossy, green leaves contrast beautifully with the clusters of pure white flowers in spring and summer. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide, though can be trimmed as necessary. Even with hard pruning it will regrow. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is hardy to moderate frost, wind, and coastal environments. The Snowbud Escallonia is commonly included in mixed plantings, trimmed into a hedge with plants spaced 50 cm apart, or planted around outdoor living areas. A mass planting produces a stunning display with this variety.

Escallonia Snowbud Hedge

An Escallonia Snowbud Hedge looks amazing when grown and managed correctly. Start by spacing the plants 40-50 cm apart. This is the optimum spacing for a dense hedge that will grow quickly. As the hedge start to grow opt for a little and often trimming regime. This helps to keep the plants bushy. The best Escallonia Snowbud hedge is achieved by trimming it in spring and again in autumn.