Escallonia ‘Newport Dwarf’ – Newport Dwarf escallonia – Escalloniaceae

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Class summary: Around 75 cm tall, drought tolerant. Not cold hardy (around -10). Bees and hummingbirds like. Evergreen shrub. Likes an open, rocky site.

Site/Notes:  Sun to partial shade but needs shade in hot climates. Sandy to loamy, well drained soil. Zone 7 plant. 3ft by 3ft, slow growing evergreen shrub. Hedge or ground cover. Requires little maintenance. Can be drought tolerant once established. Early summer flowering and then sporadically through out the year. Mounded form. Pink clustered flowers.

Aesthetics/Notes: These are often seen in street medians. They are sculptural, evergreen yet have striking pink flowers. This could potentially be used as a hedge or a structural component to a garden while adding some seasonal colour.

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