Escallonia Red Knight

Common Name: Red Knight Escallonia

Description:
Escallonia 'Red Knight' is a hardy, evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage and striking deep red flowers. Blooming from late spring through autumn, its nectar-rich, tubular flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This fast-growing shrub thrives in Melbourne’s climate, tolerating drought, frost, and coastal conditions once established. With its naturally bushy habit, 'Red Knight' is perfect for hedging, screening, and borders. It responds well to pruning, making it an excellent choice for both formal and informal landscapes.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium
• Shrub - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5 - 2m
• Width: 1.5 - 2m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Deep Red

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Screening
• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant once established
• Frost Tolerant
• Coastal Tolerant
• Wind Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Salvia species
• Liriope muscari (Lilyturf)
• Pittosporum tenuifolium (Kohuhu)
• Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary)