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Is there a long-flowered scented evergreen shrub?

Escallonia .

Escallonia "Appleblossom" is an easily grown evergreen shrub with small, white tinted pink sweet smelling flowers. Growth is compact, the shrub eventually making 5' The flowering season is from May till October, but if the frosts are light in your region, you may see a few flowers later.
Escallonias in general are trouble free, but do best in free draining soil and a sheltered aspect.
Escallonia "Appleblossom" makes a wonderful seaside shrub, but a major consideration is that
it will not survive in areas with severely cold winters.

   

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