Escallonia rubra
Red Escallonia
Family: Grossulariaceae Gooseberry
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8A - 10A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple, red |
| Bloom time | Spring through Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, erosion control, espalier, foundation, massing, specimen |
| Height | 6' to 15' / 1.80m to 4.60m |
| Spread | 4' to 15' / 1.20m to 4.60m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |