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Looking to buy escallonia apple blossom for your New Zealand garden? Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' is a reliable, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy foliage and profusion of soft pink and white flowers throughout summer. Ideal for coastal planting, hedges, and borders, this versatile escallonia brings delicate colour and structure to a wide range of garden styles. With its robust nature and attractive appearance, Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, flowering shrub suitable for most NZ climates.

Escallonia 'Apple Blossom'

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Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' is a graceful, evergreen shrub featuring glossy green foliage and soft pink, bell-shaped flowers with pale centres. Blooming from late spring through summer, it brings delicate colour and year-round structure to New Zealand gardens. Growing to around 1.2 to 1.5 metres tall and wide, it’s perfect for hedging, borders, and coastal sites. Hardy and low maintenance, ‘Apple Blossom’ thrives in full sun, tolerates wind and salt, and responds well to light pruning.

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A large Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' shrub in a garden with soft-pink flowers and lush, green foliage.

Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:
Shrubs
Height:
1.50 m
Spread:
1.50 m
Flowering time:
Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:
Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock

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Why Choose Escallonia 'Apple Blossom'?

Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' thrives in both sunny and partially shaded spots, adapting well to New Zealand’s diverse environments. The plant forms a dense, nicely rounded bush, reaching around 1.5 metres tall, making it perfect for privacy screening or formal hedging. The leaves are small, glossy, and deep green, providing year-round appeal even when not in flower.

Its abundant pale pink clusters put on a spectacular show from late spring through autumn. As a drought-tolerant and salt-resistant shrub, Escallonia is especially well suited for coastal gardens and exposed positions. Very little care is needed beyond an annual trim to keep the shrub neat, so you can buy escallonia apple blossom with confidence knowing it won't demand constant attention.

Planting and Care Tips

When you buy escallonia apple blossom, plant in well-drained soil and water regularly until established. Although tolerant of dry conditions, it performs best with regular moisture and occasional feeding with a balanced shrub fertiliser. Escallonia responds well to pruning: shape it after flowering, or cut back hard in early spring for rejuvenation.

This shrub’s resilience makes it a top hedge choice — it grows quickly and bounces back from coastal winds and pruning. For mass planting, space shrubs roughly 1 metre apart for a tight, low hedge or further apart for a softer border effect.

Escallonia and Companion Shrubs

Escallonias are celebrated for their versatility, forming stunning hedges or mixed borders. Looking to vary your planting palette? Consider pairing with other vibrant Escallonia varieties such as Escallonia 'Red Elf', Escallonia 'White Knight', Escallonia 'Snowbud', Escallonia 'Gold Brian', or Escallonia 'Pink Elle' for year-round colour.

For more texture and seasonal interest, try combining Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' with other popular New Zealand garden shrubs such as Callistemon 'Rosy Morn', Camellia First Prom, Chaenomeles Early Orange (Flowering Quince), Camellia 'CM Hovey', or Hebe Wiri Prince.

Purchase Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' for Your Garden

If you want a dependable, beautiful shrub for hedging, borders, or coastal planting, buy escallonia apple blossom today. Its hardiness and prolific blooms make it a stand-out addition to New Zealand gardens. Enjoy year-round foliage, summer flowers, and minimal upkeep — all within an adaptable shrub that complements a range of companion plants. Order now to secure your plants and enhance your garden with the classic charm of Escallonia 'Apple Blossom'.

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