Escallonia 'Pink Pixie'

Escallonia 'Pink Pixie' is a compact, evergreen shrub that adds charm and colour to New Zealand gardens. It produces masses of small, pink, bell-shaped flowers from late spring through summer, set against glossy green foliage. Growing to about 60 to 80 cm tall and wide, it’s perfect for borders, low hedging, containers, and coastal gardens. Hardy and low maintenance, ‘Pink Pixie’ thrives in full sun, tolerates wind and salt, and offers long-lasting seasonal interest.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as
Sku	11370

Growing Escallonia 'Pink Pixie' Successfully in NZ

To grow Escallonia 'Pink Pixie' successfully in New Zealand, plant it in full sun with well-drained soil. It thrives in coastal and exposed sites, tolerating wind, salt spray, and light frosts. Space plants about 50 to 60 cm apart for low hedging or borders. Water regularly during the first growing season, then reduce as it becomes drought-tolerant. Light pruning after flowering keeps it compact and encourages fresh growth, making it a low-maintenance and reliable choice.

Escallonia 'Pink Pixie' Care Tips

Escallonia 'Pink Pixie' is easy to care for and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, then only during extended dry periods. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage bushy growth. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy foliage and blooms. It’s tolerant of wind, salt, and light frost, making it ideal for coastal and exposed gardens in New Zealand. Minimal maintenance keeps it looking tidy year-round.

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Why Buy Escallonia 'Pink Pixie' from The Plant Company

Buying Escallonia 'Pink Pixie' from The Plant Company ensures you receive a top-quality, NZ-grown plant suited to local conditions. Each shrub is carefully selected for strong growth and vibrant flowering. Ideal for hedges, borders, or coastal gardens, these hardy plants are delivered in excellent condition, accompanied by expert care advice. With fast, reliable NZ-wide delivery and competitive pricing, The Plant Company makes it easy to add this stunning, low-maintenance shrub to your landscape with confidence.

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Please can you advise when the escallonia pink pixie will be available? And do you ship to christchurch? Thank you.

Hi, drop a note into shop@theplantcompany.co.nz and the team should be able to help.

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