Escallonia 'White Knight'

Name: Escallonia 'White Knight'
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11364f
Price: 23.69 NZD
Availability: InStock

Escallonia 'White Knight' is a compact, evergreen shrub admired in New Zealand gardens for its glossy green foliage and masses of pure white, bell-shaped flowers. Blooming from late spring through summer, it provides long-lasting colour and structure. Reaching around 1.2 to 1.5 metres tall and wide, it’s ideal for hedging, borders, and coastal planting. Hardy to wind, salt, and light frost, 'White Knight' is low maintenance and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as
Sku	11364

How to grow Escallonia 'White Knight' in NZ

To grow Escallonia 'White Knight' in New Zealand, choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. It thrives in coastal and exposed sites, tolerating wind, salt, and light frosts. Plant in spring or autumn, spacing about 1 to 1.2 metres apart for hedging. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering as the plant becomes drought-tolerant. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth. This hardy shrub is ideal for low-maintenance borders or as an evergreen screen.

Escallonia 'White Knight' Care Tips

Escallonia 'White Knight' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then only in extended periods of dryness. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage dense growth. Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring to support flowering and overall health. This hardy shrub tolerates wind, salt, and light frosts, making it ideal for coastal or exposed sites. It’s low maintenance and well-suited to borders, hedges, and mixed plantings in NZ gardens.

Plant Size and Hedge Spacing

Why Buy Escallonia 'White Knight' from The Plant Company

Buying Escallonia 'White Knight' 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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