Escallonia macrantha Pink Pixie

Common Name: Pink Pixie Escallonia

Description:
Escallonia macrantha ‘Pink Pixie’ is a compact, evergreen shrub renowned for its profusion of bright pink, bell-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring through autumn. Its glossy, dark green foliage provides a lush, year-round backdrop, making it an excellent choice for hedging, borders, and container planting. This hardy and drought-tolerant variety thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. ‘Pink Pixie’ is highly attractive to bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity. Regular light pruning helps maintain its dense form and encourages prolonged flowering.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1-1.5m
• Width: 1-1.5m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Bright Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Perennial
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Butterfly Attracting
• Suitable for Hedging
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Salvia (Salvia spp.)
• Westringia (Native Rosemary)
• Hebe (Hebe spp.)
• Dianella (Flax Lily)