Pink Elle Escallonia

Compact glossy-leaved evergreen shrub covered in soft pink tubular flowers from early to midsummer, offering reliable structure and colour for mild-climate borders and informal hedges. (Escallonia hybrid Pink Elle)

$47.24

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Escallonia hybrid ‘Pink Elle’ (‘Lades’) PPAF is a compact, evergreen shrub celebrated for its glossy green foliage and clusters of soft rosy-pink blooms that appear from late spring through summer. Naturally dense and tidy, it’s perfect for low hedges, borders, and foundation plantings. Heat and drought tolerant once established, ‘Pink Elle’ adds lasting color, fragrance, and pollinator appeal to sunny garden spaces with minimal maintenance required.

In stock (200)

Payment & Security

Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.

Growing Information

Growing zone guide

Growing Zone Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunlight Bright light to partial shade

Type of Soil Slightly acidic to neutral

Mature Height 3 to 4 ft.

Maintenance Level Low maintenance

Water Requirement Moderate watering (once a week)

Learn more about this plant

Additional Information

Growth Rate	Moderate to fast; typically grows 1–2 ft per year under favorable conditions. Mature size approximately 3–4 ft tall and wide, forming a dense, mounding habit ideal for compact spaces or low hedges.
Colorful Leaves	No
Flowering	Yes
Bloom Color	Pink
Ornamental Berries	N/A
Disease resistant	Yes
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	Yes
Drought Tolerant	Yes
Deer Resistant	Yes
Edible	No
Wildlife Attraction	Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators due to its nectar-rich blooms. Occasionally provides shelter for small birds thanks to its dense, evergreen structure.
Self-pollinating	Self-pollinating
Seasonality	Main flowering season: late spring to mid-summer. Evergreen foliage offers year-round visual interest, even when not in bloom.
Ideal For	– Low hedge, foundation planting, seaside gardens, mixed shrub borders, pollinator-friendly landscapes, and decorative containers
Leaf Description	Glossy, evergreen leaves, small and leathery with serrated edges. Deep dark green color providing year-round texture and contrast. Foliage emits a pleasant, slightly resinous scent when brushed.
Flower Description	Dense clusters of rosy pink to soft pink tubular flowers cover the plant in early to mid-summer. Blooms are fragrant, long-lasting, and borne at branch tips, often attracting clouds of pollinators. In favorable climates, a light repeat bloom may occur in late summer.
Pruning & Maintenance	Prune lightly after flowering to shape and encourage fresh, dense growth. Remove spent flowers to promote a tidier appearance and potential secondary blooms. Avoid hard pruning in late summer or fall, as it may affect next season’s flower buds.
Water Needs	Requires regular watering during establishment (first growing season). Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant, thriving with weekly deep watering during dry spells. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot—Escallonia dislikes “wet feet.”
Light Needs	Prefers full sun for best flowering and compact form. Tolerates partial shade, especially in hot climates, but too much shade reduces bloom density.
Harvesting	N/A
Fertilizing	Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (10-10-10 or similar) in early spring. For container-grown plants, use a liquid feed every 4–6 weeks through summer. Avoid over-fertilizing; excessive nitrogen may reduce flowering.
Additional Care Tips	N/A
Pollination	Self-fertile shrub; pollinated primarily by bees and butterflies attracted to its fragrant blossoms. Produces small seed capsules, though fruiting is not ornamental.
Companion Plants	Shrubs: Hebe ‘Red Edge’, Ceanothus ‘Victoria’, Choisya ternata, Berberis ‘Crimson Pygmy’, or Spiraea japonica. Perennials: Lavender, Salvia, Nepeta, Coreopsis, and Echinacea — all sharing similar sunlight and soil preferences. Evergreen structure companions: Pittosporum tenuifolium, Euonymus fortunei, and dwarf Photinia cultivars. Design tip: Combine with silver foliage plants (lavender, artemisia) to highlight the vivid pink flowers.