Escallonia pulverulenta

Description

Escallonia pulverulenta is an evergreen shrub native to the coastal and inner valleys of central Chile, from 5–1,200 metres (16–3,937 ft) above sea level. Escallonia is a genus of shrubs and trees in the family Escalloniaceae. They are native to North and South America. Widely cultivated and commonly used as hedging plants, especially in coastal areas, escallonias grow about 30 cm (12 in) per year, reaching 1.5–3 m (5–10 ft) in height, with arching branches of small, oval, glossy green leaves. Flowering from June to October (in the Northern Hemisphere), they have masses of small pink, white or crimson flowers, sometimes with a honey fragrance. They are best grown in full sun with some shelter. Some varieties are not fully hardy in all areas. Numerous cultivars and hybrids have been developed,