red escallonia hedge plants
Create a vibrant, low-maintenance boundary with red escallonia hedge plants—one of New Zealand’s top choices for gardeners seeking bold colour and robust growth. Known for their lush, glossy foliage and stunning clusters of crimson-red blooms, these hedge plants bring year-round charm while serving as reliable shelterbelts or privacy screens. Whether you’re starting a new hedge, filling in a gap, or refreshing an existing garden, red escallonia hedge plants combine beauty with resilience, thriving even in exposed coastal or windy positions.
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
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
