escallonia rubra red knight
Escallonia rubra Red Knight is a standout evergreen shrub, prized by New Zealand gardeners for its vibrant scarlet-red blooms and robust nature. This hardy variety forms a dense, glossy-green hedge or specimen shrub, bursting into colour from early summer through to autumn. Escallonia 'Red Knight' is beloved for its fast growth, wind tolerance, and resistance to salt spray, making it an ideal choice for coastal gardens or exposed sites across Aotearoa.
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
