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red tipped hedge plant

Searching for the perfect red tipped hedge plant for your New Zealand garden? You're in the right place. Red tipped hedge plants are highly sought after for their vibrant colour, fast growth, and ability to create year-round privacy. Whether you’re looking to add a splash of colour to your landscape, create a living fence, or simply enjoy easy-care hedging, there are several standout options to consider. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to the most popular varieties, highlight their ideal uses, and offer tips for getting the best results in your garden.

Escallonia 'Red Knight' growing as a border around the base of a tree.

Escallonia 'Red Knight'

Escallonia 'Red Knight' is a vibrant evergreen shrub prized for its masses of rich red flowers and dense glossy foliage. This hardy variety produces an impressive flowering display over a long season, adding bold colour and attracting pollinators to the garden.

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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
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Camellia Roma Red

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Camellia 'Roma Red' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its rich red blooms and glossy green foliage. It delivers bold winter to spring colour in New Zealand gardens when little else is flowering. This reliable variety is ideal for hedging, screening, or feature planting.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Modern
Photinia 'Red Robin' hedge with colourful foliage.
Photinia 'Red Robin'

Photinia ‘Red Robin’ is a popular evergreen shrub renowned for its vibrant red new growth, which contrasts beautifully with the mature glossy green...

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Callistemon 'Red Alert'

Callistemon 'Red Alert' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its brilliant red bottlebrush flowers that appear from spring into summer. The vivid...

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

Buddleia ‘Royal Red’ is a bold deciduous shrub celebrated for its rich red crimson flower spikes and sweet summer fragrance. Flowering over an...

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A Loropetalum 'Red Temple' plant with dark purple-red foliage and elegant, pink flowers.
Loropetalum 'Red Temple'

Loropetalum 'Red Temple' produces mildly fragrant, pink-red flowers through winter, which are both unusual and appealing. The foliage on this bushy...

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Pseudowintera 'Red Glow' rose-coloured foliage.
Pseudowintera Red Glow'

Pseudowintera 'Red Glow' is a bright and vibrant NZ native shrub. New foliage emerges rose-pink and ages to become a fresh green colour. The leaf...

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Lagerstroemia 'Crimson Red' showy red flowers.
Lagerstroemia 'Crimson Red'

Lagerstroemia ‘Crimson Red’ is a striking crepe myrtle renowned for its deep crimson summer flowers and attractive upright tree form. Flowering...

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Camellia 'Red Red Rose'

Camellia 'Red Red Rose' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its rich red blooms that bring bold colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens...

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Callistemon citrinus 'Red Cluster' small tree with masses of red, pendulous flowers.
Callistemon 'Red Cluster' (Red Bottlebrush)

Callistemon 'Red Cluster' is a striking bottlebrush variety valued for its clusters of vivid red flower spikes and dense evergreen foliage. Flowering...

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Leptospermum 'Red Falls'

Leptospermum 'Red Falls' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its cascading growth habit and masses of vibrant red flowers through spring and...

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Grevillea 'Red Clusters'

Grevillea 'Red Clusters' is a vibrant evergreen shrub that produces masses of rich red flower clusters throughout the year. Its fine foliage and...

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Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' specimen tree in a mixed planting.
Acer 'Red Emperor'

Acer 'Red Emperor' is a striking Japanese maple valued for its rich deep red foliage and strong upright form. This deciduous tree performs...

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Clianthus puniceus (Parrot Beak Plant)

Clianthus puniceus (Kakabeak) is a spectacular New Zealand native shrub renowned for its striking clusters of brilliant red, beak shaped flowers that...

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Coprosma Red Rocks with colourful foliage in a garden.
Coprosma 'Red Rocks'

Coprosma 'Red Rocks' is a hardy NZ native shrub known for its rich red toned foliage and tough spreading habit. Naturally found in coastal...

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Carex flagellifera Red plants.
Carex flagellifera Red

Carex flagellifera Red is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its colourful and attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, copper-red...

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Phormium 'Rainbow Red' red and purple striped foliage.
Phormium 'Rainbow Red'

Phormium 'Rainbow Red' is a vibrant New Zealand native flax admired for its bold, arching leaves in shades of bronze, red, and pink. This striking...

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Clivia miniata 'Red' plants with elegant, red flowers.
Clivia miniata 'Red'

Clivia miniata 'Red' is a striking evergreen perennial prized for its bold red trumpet shaped flowers that appear in late winter and spring. The...

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Callistemon 'Rocky Rambler' ground cover plant with creeping stems with green foliage and red flowers.
Callistemon 'Rocky Rambler' (Red Bottlebrush)

Callistemon 'Rocky Rambler' is a compact, spreading bottlebrush known for its vibrant red flower spikes and fine evergreen foliage. This variety...

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Acer 'Red Sunset'

Acer 'Red Sunset' is one of the finest deciduous maples for autumn colour, producing a spectacular display of brilliant scarlet and crimson foliage...

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A strong and studry planting spade.
Ace1 Planting Spade

The Ace 1 planting spade is a must for any gardener. This spade is designed so it can penetrate the ground easily without jarring the wrists in the...

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Salvia 'Riverton Red' plant with elegant red flowers and lush, green leaves.
Salvia 'Riverton Red'

Salvia 'Riverton Red' is a striking perennial prized for its vivid red flower spikes that bloom reliably from spring through autumn. This hardy, sun...

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A Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' plant in a garden.
Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon'

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus for hedges. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and...

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Gazania 'New Day Red Stripe'

Gazania 'New Day Red Stripe' is a colourful perennial valued for its distinctive striped flowers, compact habit, and long flowering performance. The...

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Malus 'Red Jade'

Malus 'Red Jade' is a graceful weeping crabapple tree admired for its cascading branches, masses of white spring blossom, colourful red ornamental...

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Salvia 'Red'

Salvia 'Red' (Red Sage) is a vibrant perennial that produces brilliant red flower spikes above aromatic green foliage from late spring until autumn...

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A stunning Albizia julibrissin 'Red Silk' tree with masses of red flowers.
Albizia 'Red Silk'

Albizia 'Red Silk' is a variety of the commonly known Silk Tree, and is grown for its delicate foliage and showy flowers. The fern-like foliage is...

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Rhubarb 'Ruby Red' red stems.
Rhubarb 'Ruby Red'

Rhubarb 'Ruby Red' is a popular heritage rhubarb variety prized for its vibrant red stalks and excellent flavour. This productive perennial performs...

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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) bright red foliage.
Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as Jelly Bean Plant or Pork and Beans Plant, is a compact, low-growing succulent reaching 15–20 cm tall and...

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Azalea 'Red Wings' stunning red flowers amidst dark green foliage.
Azalea 'Red Wings'

Azalea 'Red Wings' is a striking evergreen azalea admired for its vivid red flowers that appear in abundance during spring. The vibrant blooms sit...

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Fertiliser for acid loving plants

Fertiliser for acid loving plants provides targeted nutrition for plants that perform best in acidic soil conditions. It helps support healthy...

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Moss Pole For Plants (Moss Pole For Plants)

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Escallonia 'Red Knight'

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Why Choose a Red Tipped Hedge Plant?

A red tipped hedge plant instantly elevates any garden. Its vivid new growth provides eye-catching contrast against green foliage, delivering curb appeal that lasts well beyond spring. These hedges are ideal for defining property lines, screening unsightly views, and offering wind protection. Their robust nature means they thrive in many New Zealand climates and cope well with regular trimming, making them a low-fuss solution for both urban backyards and larger rural sections.

Top Red Tipped Hedge Plant Varieties

The term "red tipped hedge plant" covers several outstanding species, but some stand out for their reliability, performance, and ease of care.

Photinia Super Red (Red Robin)

The most popular red tipped hedge plant in New Zealand is undoubtedly Photinia Super Red (Red Robin). With striking red new shoots that mature to deep green, this variety offers year-round interest and dense growth ideal for hedging. Photinia is celebrated for its resilience and adaptability, thriving in full sun or part shade and tolerating most soil types.

Photinia 'Red Robin'

Another fantastic choice is the trusted Photinia 'Red Robin'. Similar to the Super Red, it provides an incredible burst of glossy red foliage in spring and flushes after trimming throughout the year. It's valued for its pest resistance and makes a formal or informal hedge up to 4 metres tall.

Callistemon 'Red Alert'

If you love birds in your garden, Callistemon 'Red Alert' is an excellent red tipped hedge plant. In addition to red-tipped new growth, this Callistemon boasts bright red bottlebrush flowers that attract tui and other native birds. It’s hardy, drought-tolerant, and well-suited to a sunny spot.

Escallonia Varieties

For a more compact or coastal hedge, consider Escallonia 'Red Elf' or Escallonia 'Red Knight'. Both varieties offer glossy green foliage and clusters of vivid red-pink flowers, as well as red-tinted new growth. They’re salt-tolerant, making them perfect for seaside gardens and exposed locations.

Planting and Care Tips

To get the best from your red tipped hedge plant, select a well-drained site with at least half a day of sun. Space plants according to their mature size—usually about 1 metre apart for hedging. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring and trim back lightly after new growth flushes to encourage dense, bushy growth and maintain the vibrant red colour. Mulch regularly to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Bring Vibrant Colour and Privacy to Your Landscape

A red tipped hedge plant is a smart, stunning choice for New Zealand gardens, blending beauty, privacy, and easy care. Whether you go for Photinia Super Red (Red Robin), Photinia 'Red Robin', Callistemon 'Red Alert', Escallonia 'Red Elf', or Escallonia 'Red Knight', you’ll reap years of colourful rewards. Browse our selection to find the perfect red tipped hedge plant for your space and enjoy a garden that looks great in every season.

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