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Summer–Autumn
Escallonia
Escallonia rubra
Family: Escalloniaceae
Green & Freshresinousclean
SeasonSummer–Autumn
OriginSouth America
IntensityFaint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Green & Fresh · Summer–Autumn bloomer
Escallonia forms a dependable glossy evergreen hedge covered in small pink or red tubular flowers from midsummer into autumn, carrying a clean resinous freshness on warm days.
Symbolism & Meaning
dependability, shelter
In the Victorian language of flowers, escallonia means “Dependability”.
Habitat & Environment
South America
Escallonia is native to South America.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameEscallonia rubra
- FamilyEscalloniaceae
- Native ToSouth America
- Bloom SeasonSummer–Autumn
- LifespanPerennial
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