Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Russia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Escallonia resinosa
Primula elatior
Common Name
Escallonia
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Gummi
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
gomme
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
goma
Primula elatior
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Escalloniales
Myrtales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Escallonia
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Escallonioideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Escallonia and Oxlip
Season and care of Escallonia and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Escallonia and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Escallonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Escallonia is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Escallonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Escallonia and Oxlip Physical Information
Escallonia and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Escallonia height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Escallonia and Oxlip are as follows:
Escallonia flower color: White and Pink
Escallonia leaf color: Dark Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Escallonia and Oxlip
Care of Escallonia and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Escallonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Escallonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.