escallonia species
Looking for the perfect evergreen shrub for your New Zealand garden? Escallonia species offer a reliable solution, combining year-round green foliage with clusters of cheerful flowers. Escallonia species are loved for their resilience, coastal hardiness, and versatility—performing strongly both as informal hedges and standalone specimens. Native to South America, these ornamental shrubs are prized in Kiwi gardens for their tolerance of coastal winds and their role in encouraging pollinators. Whether you're building a windbreak or brightening up a border, escallonia species provide a magnificent blend of beauty and practicality.
Escallonia 'White Knight'
Escallonia 'White Knight' is a compact, evergreen shrub admired in New Zealand gardens for its glossy green foliage and masses of pure white, bell-shaped flowers. Blooming from late spring through summer, it provides long-lasting colour and structure. Reaching around 1.2 to 1.5 metres tall and wide, it’s ideal for hedging, borders, and coastal planting. Hardy to wind, salt, and light frost, 'White Knight' is low maintenance and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
From $24.23
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.
From $32.33
