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 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.
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Hardiness | 7,8,9 |
Heat Zones | 7,8,9 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Grossulariaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Winter, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer |
Height | 2' - 3' |
Spread | 2' - 3' |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Acid |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Planting Place | Beds and Borders, Edging |