🌿 Escallonia ‘Iveyi’
Escallonia bifida × exoniensis ‘Iveyi’ is a superb evergreen shrub ideal for hedging, screening, and coastal gardens across Victoria. Known for its glossy green foliage and long flowering season, ‘Iveyi’ produces masses of pure white, lightly fragrant blooms from late spring through summer. This hardy, fast-growing shrub thrives in full sun, tolerates coastal exposure, and performs well in well-drained soils, making it popular for Melbourne, Geelong, the Mornington Peninsula, and windy bayside suburbs. With its lush foliage, resilience, and reliable flowering, Escallonia ‘Iveyi’ is a standout choice for low-maintenance, year-round structure and colour in contemporary and classic gardens.
🌱 Care Guide — Escallonia ‘Iveyi’
Light: Full sun for best density and flowering; tolerates light shade.
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; adapts to sandy, coastal, or mildly alkaline conditions.
Water: Moderate watering during establishment; becomes drought-tolerant once settled.
Fertiliser: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring.
Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Can be clipped into a formal hedge or left natural.
Position: Excellent for coastal gardens, screens, hedges, and feature plantings.
Growth Rate: Fast; typically reaches 2–3 m high and 1.5–2 m wide.
Pests/Disease: Generally trouble-free; ensure good airflow to prevent mildew in humid conditions.
🏷️ Perfect for Hedging
Escallonia ‘Iveyi’ is a hardy, fast-growing evergreen shrub valued for its glossy foliage and long flushes of white, lightly fragrant flowers. Perfect for hedging, screening, and coastal planting, it delivers year-round structure with a fresh, vibrant look. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, ‘Iveyi’ stands up to wind, salt, and dry periods once established — making it a reliable performer throughout Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. Whether used as a clipped hedge or allowed to form a soft, natural screen, Escallonia ‘Iveyi’ brings beauty, resilience, and effortless style to any garden.
