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Escallonia 'Red Dream'

Escallonia 'Red Dream' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its masses of rich red flowers and dense glossy foliage. This attractive variety flowers over a long period, creating a vibrant display that attracts pollinators and adds colour to the garden. Its naturally tidy growth habit makes it ideal for borders, low hedges, containers, and feature planting. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, Escallonia 'Red Dream' is a hardy and easy care shrub that provides year round structure and outstanding seasonal beauty.

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Escallonia 'Red Dream' red flowers and lush green foliage.

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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:Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Rock
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku11368

How to grow Escallonia 'Red Dream' in NZ

Escallonia 'Red Dream' grows best in a sunny position with well drained soil. It adapts readily to a wide range of soil types and performs successfully throughout much of New Zealand. Water regularly during establishment to encourage strong root development, then only during prolonged dry periods. Adding compost to the planting area improves soil fertility and structure. Applying mulch around the base helps conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and support healthy long term growth and establishment.

Escallonia 'Red Dream' care tips

Escallonia 'Red Dream' is easy to maintain and requires little ongoing care once established. Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser to encourage healthy foliage growth and prolific flowering. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain its compact shape and promotes dense new growth. Remove any damaged or dead branches as required. Water during extended dry weather to keep plants healthy and flowering freely. Its hardy nature makes it an excellent choice for low maintenance gardens and landscape projects.

Escallonia 'Red Dream' size, spacing, and growth rate

Escallonia 'Red Dream' typically grows to around 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide, forming a dense rounded shrub. Growth is moderate, allowing plants to establish steadily while remaining compact and manageable. Space plants approximately 60 to 80 centimetres apart when creating low hedges or border plantings. This spacing provides good airflow and allows the plants to develop into an attractive and colourful display with excellent coverage.

Landscaping uses for Escallonia 'Red Dream'

Escallonia 'Red Dream' is ideal for low hedges, borders, containers, cottage gardens, coastal landscapes, and feature planting. The vibrant red flowers provide striking seasonal colour while the evergreen foliage delivers year round structure. Its compact size makes it particularly useful in smaller gardens and courtyard settings. Whether planted individually or in groups, it adds colour, texture, and lasting visual appeal throughout the year.

Why buy Escallonia 'Red Dream' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Escallonia 'Red Dream' plants that are carefully grown for health, vigour, and reliable garden performance. Every plant is selected to ensure strong establishment and long term success in New Zealand conditions. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company provides expert advice, premium plants, and reliable nationwide delivery. Whether you are creating a colourful border, establishing a low hedge, or adding vibrant seasonal colour to your landscape, you can buy with confidence from a trusted New Zealand nursery.

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