escallonia red elf hedge
If you’re searching for a hardy, vibrant shrub to create a stunning evergreen boundary for your garden, the Escallonia 'Red Elf' hedge should be high on your list. This compact, fast-growing escallonia variety is renowned in New Zealand for its glossy green foliage and vivid clusters of ruby-red flowers, which bloom prolifically from late spring into autumn. Whether you’re seeking privacy, reliable wind protection, or a low-maintenance backdrop, an Escallonia 'Red Elf' hedge delivers exceptional results, bursting with colour even when other plants fade.
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.
From $24.23
- 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
