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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.

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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.

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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
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Pseudowintera colorata Red Leopard

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Leptospermum Red Damask

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Lagerstroemia Best Red

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Photinia 'Red Robin' hedge with colourful foliage.

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Lagerstroemia Crimson Red

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A large Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' shrub in a garden with soft-pink flowers and lush, green foliage.

Escallonia 'Apple Blossom'

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Leucothoe axillaris Curly Red

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Myrsine australis tree with green leaves and red stems.

Myrsine australis (Red Matipo)

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Hibiscus Red Heart

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Escallonia 'Snowbud' lush green foliage with masses of white flowers.

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Hemerocallis Red Wonder (Red Daylily)

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Rhododendron Vireya Red Mountain

Rhododendron Vireya ‘Red Mountain’ is a tropical shrub growing up to 1.5 metres tall with a compact, rounded growth habit. Known for its striking red...

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Escallonia 'Gold Brian'

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Brunia 'Ruby Red' plant with red flowers.

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

Escallonia 'Pink Elle'

Escallonia 'Pink Elle' is a compact variety of Escallonia, prized for its attractive foliage and small, fragrant flowers. Glossy, green leaves give...

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Lonicera Honey Hedge Lime (Shrubby Honeysuckle)

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Clivia Red (Natal Lily)

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Buddleia 'Royal Red' dark pink flowers and grey-green foliage.

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Persicaria Red Dragon

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Psidium Red Cherry (Strawberry Guava)

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Escallonia 'Red Knight'

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