Common Name: Iveyi Escallonia
Description:
Escallonia 'Iveyi' is a hardy, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy dark green foliage and abundant clusters of pure white flowers. Blooming from late spring through summer, the fragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. With its dense, bushy growth habit, 'Iveyi' is ideal for hedging, screening, or as a feature plant. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, it is highly tolerant of coastal conditions, drought, and frost once established. This low-maintenance shrub responds well to pruning, allowing it to be shaped into formal hedges or left to grow naturally in informal gardens.
Form:
- Shrub - Medium
- Shrub - Large
Mature Size:
- Height: 2 - 3m
- Width: 2 - 3m
Aspect:
- Full Sun
- Part Shade
Flowering:
- Flowers in Late Spring
- Flowers in Summer
Flower Colour:
- White
Key Attributes:
- Suitable for Hedging
- Suitable for Screening
- Suitable for Pots
- Drought Tolerant once established
- Frost Tolerant
- Coastal Tolerant
- Wind Tolerant
- Bee Attracting
- Low Maintenance
Toxicity:
- Non-toxic to humans and pets
Companion Plants:
- Lavandula (Lavender)
- Salvia species
- Liriope muscari (Lilyturf)
- Pittosporum tenuifolium (Kohuhu)
- Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary)
