Escallonia
Gold Ellen
- Dramtic golden coloured foliage for year round colour.
- Musk pink flowers over summer months.
- An easy to grow and hardy shrub for both hedging and general garden use
- Pollinator friendly
Botanical name Escallonia laevis Gold Ellen
Height 1.5m
Spread 2.5m
Full sun
Dry
Frost hardy
Coastal
Botanical name Escallonia laevis Gold Ellen
Plant uses
- Ideal for low hedging
- Fast results for new gardens or spaces
- Dynamic backdrop colour in mixed borders
- Suitable for coastal regions
- General use in water wise gardens
Cultural care
Dry and frost tolerant once established. Grows well in most soil types which are well draining. Apply a slow release fertiliser during early spring for best results. Prune lightly after flowering to encourage a dense habit. If used for hedging, more regular trims will be required to maintain shape.
