Escallonia Iveyii

Not only does an escallonia iveyi hedge offer ornamental.

Escallonia iveyii. Iveyi is a vigorous evergreen shrub that is covered in rich dark green leaves in stark contrast to its blooms. Clusters of fragrant pure white flowers from june to september among small lustrous dark green leaves often bronze tinted in cold weather. A popular shrub in britain s gardens due to its hardiness and versatility this rhs agm winner can be used as a specimen plant or just as. This upright evergreen shrub prefers a sheltered sunny site with fertile well drained soil.

To fully appreciate the wonderfully scented flowers it s best grown in a border close to an entrance or path. Escallonia hedge white flowering escallonia iveyi description a wonderful flowering evergreen escallonia iveyi is popular for its attractive leaves which are larger than the other escallonia varieties dark green and glossy. Large clusters of pure white flowers cover this escallonia through summer and early autumn. Evergreen flowering hedge shrub to 2 5m with clusters of scented white blossoms and neat glossy foliage.

Use a rooting hormone and root in a slightly heated propagator or in a cold frame. Not so good in humidity one for cooler states where the leaves will bronze up nicely in cold weather. Escallonia iveyi escallonia iveyi is a reliable fast growing sun loving evergreen shrub with an abundance of fragrant white flowers in summer. Propagating escallonia take 4 6in 10 15cm semi hardwood cuttings in mid summer to mid autumn.

Ideal for seaside and coastal gardens hardy in most situations including drought and frost.