Escallonia Pink Lemon Plant – 2Ltr Pot

Escallonia laevis ‘Pink Lemon’ Plant – 2Ltr Pot

Escallonia ‘Pink Lemon’ is a compact evergreen shrub with glossy lime-green to yellow foliage and clusters of soft pink summer flowers. Supplied in a 2 litre pot, it brings lasting colour and structure to borders, patio containers and informal hedging.

Key Features

• Bright evergreen foliage provides year-round colour and contrast.

• Blush-pink flowers from June to September create a long seasonal display.

• Compact, bushy growth suits smaller gardens and patio pots.

• Pollinator-friendly flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.

• Tolerates coastal conditions, including wind and salt spray.

• Low-maintenance and drought tolerant once established, reducing ongoing care.

Product Description

A variant of ‘Pink Elle’, Escallonia laevis ‘Pink Lemon’ combines fresh foliage colour with a naturally dense, rounded habit. Its leathery, glossy leaves range from lime-green to yellow, brightening mixed planting schemes and contrasting beautifully with darker shrubs.

Throughout summer and into early autumn, clusters of small, tubular blush-pink flowers appear above the foliage. The delicately scented blooms fade to paler shades as they mature, creating a soft, varied display that attracts visiting pollinators.

Reaching approximately 1.2m tall, this compact escallonia works well in borders, large patio containers or as a low informal hedge. Its tolerance of salt spray makes it useful for coastal gardens, while a sunny position and well-drained soil help it perform at its best.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Escallonia laevis ‘Pink Lemon’

• Common name: Escallonia

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub

• Pot size: 2 litres

• Habit: Compact, dense and bushy

• Eventual height: Approximately 1.2m

• Eventual spread: Approximately 0.6–1m

• Foliage: Glossy, leathery, lime-green to yellow leaves

• Foliage interest: Year-round

• Flower colour: Blush pink, fading to paler tones

• Flower form: Clusters of small, tubular flowers

• Fragrance: Delicately scented flowers

• Flowering period: June–September

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained chalk, clay, loam or sand

• Soil pH: Acid, neutral or alkaline

• Hardiness: H5, approximately −15°C to −10°C

• Garden uses: Mixed borders, informal hedging, coastal gardens and patio containers

• Suitable for pots: Yes

• Wildlife value: Attracts bees and other pollinating insects

• Tolerance: Wind, salt spray and drought once established

• Growth: Rate and eventual size vary with planting position and growing conditions

• Seasonal variation: Flowers, foliage and appearance may differ from photographs on delivery, depending on the season

• Care Tips

• Plant in full sun for the best flowering, or choose a lightly shaded position.

• Ensure the soil drains freely, particularly during winter.

• Water regularly while establishing, then during prolonged dry spells.

• Check container-grown plants frequently, as pots dry out more quickly than garden soil.

• Lightly trim after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

• Apply mulch around the base in spring, keeping it clear of the stems.

Add Escallonia ‘Pink Lemon’ to your garden for bright evergreen foliage and a long display of soft pink flowers.