ESCALLONIA DONARD WHITE

Botanical Name: Escallonia ‘Donard White’
Common Names: Donard White Escallonia, White Escallonia
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates loamy, sandy, and slightly acidic conditions
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Foliage: Glossy, dark green evergreen leaves; dense and bushy habit
Flowers: Clusters of pure white, tubular flowers; bloom profusely from late spring through summer
Growth Rate: Moderate

Uses:

Ornamental Plant:
Escallonia ‘Donard White’ is valued for its neat evergreen foliage and showy white blooms, bringing brightness and structure to borders, hedges, and mixed shrub plantings.

Hedging and Screening:
Its dense, upright form and evergreen character make it ideal for low hedges or informal screens in coastal and temperate gardens.

Flowering Accent Plant:
The bright white flowers provide seasonal interest and contrast beautifully with darker foliage, fitting well in cottage, Mediterranean, or modern garden designs.

Benefits:

Extended Bloom Period: Produces a generous flush of flowers from late spring into summer, sometimes repeating in autumn.

Drought Tolerant: Adapts to dry conditions once established, especially in mild climates.

Low Maintenance: Easy to prune, pest-resistant, and resilient in a variety of conditions.

Attracts Pollinators: Its tubular flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

Evergreen Structure: Maintains year-round form and greenery, adding winter interest and shelter for wildlife.

Escallonia ‘Donard White’ is a versatile, evergreen flowering shrub that brings refined beauty and seasonal brightness to low-maintenance landscapes. With its pure white blooms, glossy foliage, and adaptability, it’s a smart choice for sustainable gardens in coastal, Mediterranean, or temperate climates.