A hardy evergreen shrub that brings vibrant summer colour and year-round structure to UK gardens.
Escallonia ‘Pink Elle’ is a compact, low-maintenance shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and striking upright flower spikes that burst with soft pink blooms from late spring into mid-summer. Known for its strong resilience, it thrives in sunny, coastal, and exposed locations where many shrubs struggle. Once established, it becomes drought-tolerant, dependable, and easy to care for — ideal for gardeners seeking long-lasting impact with minimal effort.
‘Pink Elle’ offers its own distinctive appeal:
Escallonia ‘Pink Elle’ – A standout modern variety with elegant soft pink flower clusters set above dark, glossy foliage. Its compact, naturally tidy growth habit makes it perfect for borders, patio containers, pathways, or low evergreen hedging, adding fresh colour and structure throughout the year.
Durable, coastal-hardy, and garden-ready, this 19 cm / 3 L Escallonia provides lasting greenery in winter and a burst of colour in summer. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees and butterflies, supporting biodiversity and enhancing the vitality of your outdoor space. Perfect for borders, hedges, decorative containers, and modern landscaped gardens, Escallonia ‘Pink Elle’ combines beauty, strength, and ease of growth.
CULTURAL INFORMATION
Common Name: Escallonia
Fully Grown Height & Spread: 1–2 m H × 1–1.5 m W
Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy, Evergreen
Perfect for: Borders, Low Hedges, Coastal Gardens, Pathways, Patio Containers
Foliage: Evergreen – Glossy Dark Green Leaves
Flower Colour: Soft Pink
Planting Position: Full Sun (Tolerates Coastal Wind & Salt Exposure)
Soil Type: Moist, Well-Drained Soil
Hardiness: Fully Hardy (UK)
Maintenance: Low – Light Pruning After Flowering
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Evergreen Year-Round
Type: Evergreen Shrub (Escallonia spp.)
