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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. Its strong growth habit makes it ideal for hedging, screening, borders, and feature planting. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, Escallonia 'Red Knight' is a reliable and easy care shrub that provides year round structure and outstanding seasonal beauty.

Escallonia 'Red Knight' growing as a border around the base of a tree.
Escallonia 'Red Knight' red flowers.
Escallonia 'Red Knight' red flowers and lush green foliage on plant for sale at The Plant Company.
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Escallonia 'Red Knight' red flowers and glossy, dark green foliage.
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The average plant height is 27cm.
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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
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku11366

How to grow Escallonia 'Red Knight' in NZ

Escallonia 'Red Knight' grows best in a sunny position with well drained soil. It adapts readily to a wide range of soil types and performs well 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 soil structure. Applying mulch around the base helps conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and support healthy long term growth and establishment.

Escallonia 'Red Knight' care tips

Escallonia 'Red Knight' 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 a tidy shape and promotes dense new growth. Remove any damaged or dead branches as required. Water during extended dry periods to keep plants healthy and flowering freely. Its hardy nature makes it an excellent choice for low maintenance gardens and landscape projects.

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

Escallonia 'Red Knight' typically grows to around 2 to 3 metres tall and 1.5 to 2.5 metres wide, forming a dense upright shrub. Growth is moderate to fast, allowing plants to establish quickly and provide effective screening or hedging. Space plants approximately 75 centimetres to 1 metre apart for hedging or 1.5 to 2 metres apart when grown as individual specimens. This spacing allows healthy development while creating an attractive and functional landscape display.

Landscaping uses for Escallonia 'Red Knight'

Escallonia 'Red Knight' is ideal for hedging, screening, mixed borders, coastal gardens, and feature planting. The vivid red flowers provide a striking display while the evergreen foliage delivers year round structure and privacy. Its tolerance of wind and coastal conditions makes it particularly useful in exposed locations. Whether used as a formal hedge, informal screen, or specimen shrub, it adds colour, texture, and lasting visual appeal to a wide range of landscape styles.

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

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Escallonia 'Red Knight' 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 hedge, establishing a screen, or adding vibrant seasonal colour to your landscape, you can buy with confidence from a trusted New Zealand nursery.

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