Once upon a time, there was a beautiful plant called Escallonia. It had vibrant, evergreen leaves and sweet-scented flowers. Legend had it that a magical fairy had blessed this plant, granting it the power to attract butterflies with its enchanting fragrance. As the butterflies danced around Escallonia, they spread joy and happiness all around. This made Escallonia famous throughout the land, and people eagerly planted it in their gardens to witness the magical spectacle. Escallonia became a symbol of beauty, joy, and natural harmony, reminding everyone of the wonders nature has to offer.
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Short Description
Escallonia is a genus of shrubs and trees in the family Escalloniaceae. They are native to North and South America.
Cultivation
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, of which the following have gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit:
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