Pruning guide
How to prune red escallonia
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Pruning red escallonia — FAQ
When should I prune red escallonia?
After main flowering (late summer); renovation pruning in mid-spring. For routine maintenance, shorten flowered shoots by one-third with secateurs or hedging shears after the first flush. For renovation, cut the oldest and woodiest stems back hard to 12–18 inches in spring; the plant regenerates freely from old wood.
How often does red escallonia need pruning?
Annually after flowering; renovation every 5–7 years if needed. Red escallonia is a tough evergreen that responds well to pruning and is often used for hedging. Prune lightly after the main summer flush of flowers to shape and encourage a second flowering. Harder renovation pruning — cutting old stems back by half — can be done in mid-spring if the plant has become overgrown.
How do you prune red escallonia?
For routine maintenance, shorten flowered shoots by one-third with secateurs or hedging shears after the first flush. For renovation, cut the oldest and woodiest stems back hard to 12–18 inches in spring; the plant regenerates freely from old wood.