ESCALLONIA SOPHIA

Overview & Features

• Escallonia ‘Sophia’ is a compact, evergreen shrub grown for its rich pink-red summer flowers.

• Produces clusters of small, tubular blooms from early to late summer.

• Flowers are highly attractive to bees and pollinators.

• Features glossy, dark green foliage that provides year-round structure.

• Forms a dense, rounded shrub with a neat habit.

• Typically grows 80–120 cm in height and spread.

• Ideal for borders, coastal gardens, low hedging, and container planting.

• Offers long-lasting seasonal colour with minimal maintenance.

This variety is valued for its compact size and vibrant summer display.

Planting & Positioning

• Plant in full sun for the best flowering performance.

• Tolerates light partial shade, though flowering may be reduced.

• Prefers well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.

• Avoid heavy or waterlogged soils, especially in winter.

• Suitable for sheltered and coastal locations.

• Dig a hole twice as wide as the rootball and the same depth.

• Plant at the same depth as it was in the container and firm gently.

• Space plants 60–90 cm apart if planting as a hedge.

Escallonia performs best in sunny, sheltered positions with good drainage.

Watering, Feeding & Flowering

• Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots.

• Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

• Once established, plants are moderately drought tolerant.

• Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser to support healthy growth.

• Apply compost annually to maintain soil fertility.

• Flowering typically occurs from early summer through late summer.

• Full sun encourages heavier blooming and richer flower colour.

Consistent moisture during dry spells helps prolong flowering.

Pruning, Maintenance & General Care

• Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a neat, compact shape.

• Can be clipped more formally if used as low hedging.

• Remove any dead or damaged growth as needed.

• Mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

• Protect from severe frost in colder areas.

• Generally low maintenance once established.

With full sun and well-drained soil, Escallonia ‘Sophia’ will provide reliable evergreen structure and vibrant summer colour year after year

• Size
  3 lt

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

Click & Collect

Can’t wait for delivery? Why not try our FREE Click & Collect service? Simply make your purchase online and collect it from our store located in Croagh Co. Limerick. Our staff will contact you by phone when your order is ready for collection (Please allow 24 hours minimum). When collecting your item, call the store on 069-64084. We will then load into your car as required. This service is available in-store 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday (No collections on Sundays)

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