Escallonia 'Red Knight'
RED KNIGHT ESCALLONIA
Escalloniaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, heavy frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
1.2m

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Origins: South America, not found wild

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Escallonia 'Red Knight'
RED KNIGHT ESCALLONIA
Escalloniaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, heavy frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
1.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson-red

Flowering Time: mid spring to late summer

Leaves: dark green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, formal, contemporary, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: formal hedge, informal hedge, pot, border, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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