A small evergreen shrub, Escallonia 'Red Dream' has glossy dark green leaves and established plants have masses of pretty, pinkish-red, tubular flowers from mid to late summer. These colourful flowers contrast well against the dark foliage.
Escallonia 'Red Dream' is tolerant of salty air and as a result thrives in coastal areas. It grows to be an attractive flowering border plant or low ground cover shrub and the leaves give year round interest.
In warm areas Escallonia 'Red Dream' can be grown as a very attractive low hedge.
- Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
- Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Escallonia 'Red Dream' requires protection in cold winters and s not suitable for planting in an cold, exposed garden.
- Flowering Period: July - August.
- Flower Colour: Dark pinkish-red
- Rate of Growth: Slow.
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Habit: Escallonia 'Red Dream' grows to be a small rounded shrub which can be pruned to create a low, evergreen hedge if required.
- Height: 60 cm (2 ft) / 60 cm (2 ft) after 10 years
- Spread: 100 cm (3 ft) / 60 - 100 cm (2 - 3 ft) after 10 years