Escallonia ×exoniensis, commonly known as Pink Princess Escallonia, is a semi-evergreen shrub resulting from the hybridization of Escallonia rubra and Escallonia bifida. It exhibits a moderate growth rate, reaching heights of 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters) and widths of 5-10 feet (1.5-3 meters). This hybrid typically features dense, glossy green foliage and clusters of pink, tubular flowers that are particularly showy during the summer months. The flowers are attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Pink Princess Escallonia is valued for its ease of maintenance, extended flowering period, and its use as a colorful addition to mixed borders, hedges, and coastal gardens. It thrives in a range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils, provided they offer good drainage. While it prefers full sun to part shade, it is also tolerant of coastal conditions and can handle salt spray. Regular pruning helps maintain its shape and encourages more prolific blooming. Gardeners should be aware that Escallonia can suffer from fungal diseases such as leaf spot and honey fungus, and may also be prone to damage from aphids and scale insects.CC BY-SA 4.0