Escallonia ‘Pink Elle’ — Hardy Shrub, 3L Pot
Escallonia ‘Pink Elle’ — Hardy Shrub, 3L Pot
Escallonia ‘Pink Elle’ — a hardy garden shrub with soft pink. Supplied as an established specimen in a 3L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy garden shrub
- Mature size: 1–2 m H × 1–1.5 m W
- Position: Full Sun (Tolerates Coastal Wind & Salt Exposure)
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
A hardy evergreen shrub that brings vibrant summer colour and year-round structure to UK gardens.Escallonia ‘Pink Elle’ is a compact, low-maintenance shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and striking upright flower spikes that burst with soft pink blooms from late spring into mid-summer. Known for its strong resilience, it thrives in sunny, coastal, and exposed locations where many shrubs struggle. Once established, it becomes drought-tolerant, dependable, and easy to care for — ideal for gardeners seeking long-lasting impact with minimal effort.
‘Pink Elle’ offers its own distinctive appeal:Escallonia ‘Pink Elle’ – A standout modern variety with elegant soft pink flower clusters set above dark, glossy foliage. Its compact, naturally tidy growth habit makes it perfect for borders, patio containers, pathways, or low evergreen hedging, adding fresh colour and structure throughout the year.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Mature size | 1–2 m H × 1–1.5 m W |
| Growth habit | Compact, Bushy, Evergreen |
| Position | Full Sun (Tolerates Coastal Wind & Salt Exposure) |
| Soil | Moist, Well-Drained Soil |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (UK) |
| Best for | Borders, Low Hedges, Coastal Gardens, Pathways, Patio Containers |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
1–2 m H × 1–1.5 m W. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 3L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.