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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrages) |
| Origin: South America |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Year-round |
| Synonyms: [Escallonia 'Fradesii'] |
| Parentage: (E. rosea x E. rubra) |
| Height: 4-6 feet |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Escallonia x exoniensis 'Frades' (Pink Escallonia) - This is a compact-growing evergreen shrub that reaches 6 feet tall. The red stems hold glossy, serrated one inch long leaves. Dark pink flowers bloom throughout the year. This shrub is very tough and versatile; it is tolerant of seaside conditions and is deer resistant . Plant in sun or part shade. It will do well with little summer water. It is hardy to about 15 degrees F. It is best to prune this plant rather than shearing as regular shearing will reduce flowering.
This information about Escallonia x exoniensis 'Frades' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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