Newport Dwarf Escallonia is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a mounded form. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which should be used to full effect.
This is a relatively low-maintenance shrub, and should not require much pruning, except when necessary, such as to remove dieback. It is a good choice for attracting birds and butterflies to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Newport Dwarf Escallonia will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH and can handle environmental salt. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
Newport Dwarf Escallonia features showy clusters of pink trumpet-shaped flowers with red overtones at the ends of the branches in early summer, which emerge from distinctive crimson flower buds. It has attractive dark green evergreen foliage which emerges light green in spring. The glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental and remain dark green throughout the winter.
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | 6,7 |
| Heat Zones | 6,7 |
| Climate Zones | 6, 7 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Grossulariaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Winter, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring |
| Height | 2' - 3' |
| Spread | 1' - 2' |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Acid |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Traditional Garden |
| Planting Place | Beds and Borders, Edging |