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Escallonia Red Carpet

Escallonia Red Carpet
Redclaws

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The bush has withstood the cold (-10°C (14°F)) very well. I'm looking forward to seeing the flowers. Very pleased.

Henriette M., 02/04/2017

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Ground cover bush, smaller than the species, it does not exceed 80cm (31.5 in) in height, its trumpet flowers are a beautiful ruby red.
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

Escallonia Red Carpet is a ground cover bush, smaller than the species, it does not exceed 80cm (31.5 in) in height, its trumpet-shaped flowers are a beautiful ruby red and they bloom continuously throughout the summer.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Originally from South America, this hardy bush can withstand temperatures as low as -10°C (14 °F), forming a compact and well-branched bush. Its small evergreen leaves, 4cm (1.6 in) in length, are leathery, shiny green, ovate and alternate. The trumpet-shaped summer flowering forms small ruby-red clusters.

The Escallonia Red Carpet grows in well-drained, moist, preferably slightly acidic or neutral soil, in a sunny and warm location. It tolerates sea spray but not cold winter winds. Prune to balance the shape in February and September. Mulch the base in winter.

The easy-to-grow Escallonia Red Carpet is often used in flower beds or in pots on a terrace, along with Gaura, Ciste or Phlox.

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Escallonia Red Carpet (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Habit creeping
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time June to August
Fragrance slightly scented

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Escallonia

Cultivar

Red Carpet

Family

Escalloniaceae

Other common names

Redclaws

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Escallonia Red Carpet is best planted in the spring in well-drained, moist soil, preferably slightly acidic or neutral, in a sunny and warm location. It can tolerate sea spray but not cold winter winds. Apply rose fertilizer in the spring. Prune to maintain a balanced shape in February and September and mulch the base in winter. It is sensitive to heavy and chalky soils and does not like stagnant moisture, especially in winter. If the soil is too chalky, it may suffer from chlorosis. Very easy to cultivate, prune to one-third of the height in the first few years during their establishment to encourage compact and dense growth. It can be pruned into a ball shape. In colder regions, plant it in a protected location, south-facing against a wall or west-facing at the back of a flower bed or in a hedge.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April, September
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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