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Red Escallonia Hedge Plants

Escallonia 'Red Knight' growing as a border around the base of a tree.

Escallonia 'Red Knight'

Escallonia 'Red Knight' is a hardy, evergreen shrub prized in New Zealand gardens for its rich green foliage and striking clusters of deep red flowers. Blooming from late spring through autumn, it attracts bees and adds vibrant colour to borders and hedges. Growing 1.5 to 2 metres tall, it’s ideal for screening, topiary, or coastal planting. 'Red Knight' thrives in full sun, tolerates wind and salt, and requires minimal maintenance once established.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern
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.

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
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Hypoestes 'Splash Red' plant with colourful red folaige.

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An informal Escallonia 'Pink Elle' hedge growing alongside a fence.

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

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Coprosma Red Rocks with colourful foliage in a garden.

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Escallonia 'Red Knight'

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