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Escallonia
Escallonia is a genus of shrubs and small trees, often called redclaws, widely grown as hedging, especially in coastal gardens. Commonly grown members form arching, glossy-leaved shrubs with masses of pink, white or crimson flowers from summer into autumn.
Escallonia is a genus of shrubs and trees in the family Escalloniaceae. They are native to North and South America.
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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