- Botanical name: Escallonia laevis 'Gold Ellen'
- Common name: Escallonia
- Family: Escalloniaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Pink
Variegation
Escallonias are a group of evergreen shrubs native to North and South America. While often grown as humble hedging plants, they make beautiful plants when allowed to grow freely, providing numerous clusters of honey-scented flowers, along with glossy, deep green foliage.
When not in flower, escallonias are useful for growing as a backdrop for other plants, for example at the back of a mixed border in full sun. Many escallonias aren’t fully hardy, so they’re ideally suited to coastal or sheltered gardens where they’re less likely to be damaged by big dips in temperature.
Escallonia laevis ‘Gold Ellen’ is an evergreen cultivar with variegated foliage ranging from golden yellow to green. From mid- to late summer, it produces clusters of fragrant, fuchsia-coloured flowers that are visited by bees. For best results, grow Escallonia laevis ‘Gold Ellen’ in full sun in well-drained soil, away from cold, drying winds.
How to grow Escallonia 'Gold Ellen'
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Plant size
2.5m height
2.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Frost hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
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Do not Prune in June |
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Do not Prune in July |
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Do Prune in August |
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Do Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Escallonia 'Gold Ellen' and wildlife
Escallonia 'Gold Ellen' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Escallonia 'Gold Ellen' poisonous?
Escallonia 'Gold Ellen' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
