{"product_id":"escallonia-pink-lemon-2ltr","title":"Escallonia Pink Lemon Plant - 2Ltr Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEscallonia laevis ‘Pink Lemon’ Plant – 2Ltr Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEscallonia ‘Pink Lemon’ is a compact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eevergreen shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with glossy lime-green to yellow foliage and clusters of soft pink summer flowers. Supplied in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 litre pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it brings lasting colour and structure to borders, patio containers and informal hedging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright evergreen foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides year-round colour and contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlush-pink flowers from June to September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e create a long seasonal display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact, bushy growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e suits smaller gardens and patio pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator-friendly flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e attract bees and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolerates coastal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including wind and salt spray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-maintenance and drought tolerant once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reducing ongoing care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA variant of ‘Pink Elle’, Escallonia laevis ‘Pink Lemon’ combines fresh foliage colour with a naturally dense, rounded habit. Its leathery, glossy leaves range from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elime-green to yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, brightening mixed planting schemes and contrasting beautifully with darker shrubs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout summer and into early autumn, clusters of small, tubular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblush-pink flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appear above the foliage. The delicately scented blooms fade to paler shades as they mature, creating a soft, varied display that attracts visiting pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaching approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.2m tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Escallonia laevis ‘Pink Lemon’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Escallonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact, dense and bushy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEventual height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.2m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEventual spread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 0.6–1m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glossy, leathery, lime-green to yellow leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage interest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Year-round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blush pink, fading to paler tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clusters of small, tubular flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delicately scented flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e June–September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun or partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-drained chalk, clay, loam or sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acid, neutral or alkaline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e H5, approximately −15°C to −10°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mixed borders, informal hedging, coastal gardens and patio containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for pots:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attracts bees and other pollinating insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wind, salt spray and drought once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rate and eventual size vary with planting position and growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasonal variation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowers, foliage and appearance may differ from photographs on delivery, depending on the season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery restriction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unfortunately, we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare 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