Suited to regions: | Subtropical, Temperate |
Plant type: | Shrubs |
Height: | 2.00 m |
Spread: | 1.50 m |
Flowering time: | Spring, Summer |
Tolerances: | Hardy |
Garden uses: | Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas |
Garden styles: | Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Escallonia ‘Gold Brian’ is a popular variety of Escallonia which is renowned for both its attractive foliage and quaint flowers. The foliage comprises glossy, yellow-green leaves which serves as a lovely backdrop to the clusters of small, rose-pink flowers from spring through summer. It is an easily grown shrub with a bushy habit and typically grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide though can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance with this evergreen is achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained site though it is hardy to moderate frost and dry periods. Escallonia ‘Gold Brian’ is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or trimmed into a hedge with plants spaced 50 cm apart. This shrub is great for adding vibrant colour to a NZ garden.
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