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Escallonia Red

Escallonia 'Red Elf' red flowers and glossy, green foliage.

Escallonia 'Red Elf'

Escallonia 'Red Elf' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, green foliage and vibrant, red, bell-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring to summer. Growing to around 1 metre tall and wide, it’s perfect for low borders, edging, and small hedges in New Zealand gardens. This hardy variety tolerates wind, salt, and light frosts, making it ideal for coastal or exposed sites. Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, 'Red Elf' adds reliable colour and structure.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
A dense Escallonia 'Red Dream' shrub with lush green foliage.

Escallonia 'Red Dream'

Escallonia 'Red Dream' is a compact, evergreen shrub renowned for its fine, glossy foliage and delicate, red-pink flowers that bloom from late spring to summer. It grows to around 60-90 cm tall and wide, making it ideal for low borders, edging, rockeries, or containers in New Zealand gardens. Hardy and easy to care for, it tolerates wind, salt, and light frosts. 'Red Dream' is a reliable, colourful choice for low-maintenance landscaping.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern
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A large Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' shrub in a garden with soft-pink flowers and lush, green foliage.

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Leptospermum Red Damask

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Escallonia 'White Knight' white flowers above lush, green foliage.

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Escallonia 'Red Elf'

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