Escallonia Crimson Spire
Chilean Gum Box
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Common Name: Chilean Gum Box
Latin Name: Escallonia rubra 'Crimson Spire'
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Flowering period/colour: June/ Scarlet
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Eventual height/spread: 2m x 2m
Special features: Deep green leaves followed by crimson blossoms. (Evergreen)
The 'Crimson Spire' is a strong growing evergreen shrub which makes the perfect informal hedge. If left alone, the small, rounded green leaves will form a healthy shrub which glistens when it catches the light. The leaves are slightly sticky to touch and hold a sweet, resinous scent. The luscious leaves are accompanied by scarlet tubular flowers in June which are held in compact racemes. This evergreen is a great choice for bringing year round colour to your garden.