Dwarf Escallonia
Best low-maintenance evergreen for busy gardeners seeking year-round color.
The Dwarf Escallonia is a compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub, perfect for low hedges or groundcover. Its mounding form and fine texture add delicate beauty to any landscape. Enjoy showy clusters of red, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in early summer and sporadically throughout the year. This tough, low-maintenance shrub boasts attractive, glossy dark green foliage that lasts through winter. Once established, it's notably drought tolerant and ideal for attracting birds and butterflies to your garden.
$14.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
857
/ 2609
#857 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-62%
Below average
Mature Height
5
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking structured borders and year-round privacy
- Eco-conscious homeowners designing water-wise landscapes
- Landscapers wanting refined foliage and reliable seasonal color
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in regions with harsh, freezing winters
- Busy homeowners preferring low-maintenance, hands-off plants
- Gardeners in humid climates prone to fungal issues
Performance breakdown
Maintenance Ease
Low-maintenance nature makes this an ideal choice for busy gardeners.
Drought Tolerance
Established plants withstand dry spells with minimal supplemental watering.
Visual Appeal
Glossy foliage and vibrant red blooms provide year-round landscape interest.
Wildlife Attraction
Trumpet-shaped flowers effectively draw birds and butterflies to the garden.
Growth Predictability
Slow, compact growth ensures the shrub stays within its intended footprint.
Environmental Resilience
Robust enough to thrive in urban settings despite common air pollutants.
Key Specs
Mature Height
5 feet
Mature Width
5 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Foliage Color
Green
Growth Rate
Slow
Hardiness Zone
7b
Type
Evergreen Shrub
Features
- Compact, slow-growing form
- Showy red trumpet-shaped flowers
- Glossy, dark green evergreen foliage
- Tolerates urban pollution
- Attracts birds and butterflies
- Fine texture for landscape accents
- Drought tolerant once established
- Low maintenance care
What customers say
The Dwarf Escallonia earns high marks for quality and reliability. Customers consistently report receiving healthy, robust plants that establish quickly. The shrub is celebrated for its low maintenance nature, proving exceptionally hardy and drought tolerant once settled. Gardeners value how reliably it maintains its dense, attractive form and glossy foliage throughout the year, confirming it is a dependable, high value addition to any landscape requiring minimal ongoing effort.
Know before you buy
This shrub reaches a mature height and width of approximately 5 feet. Its slow growth rate makes it easy to manage in smaller spaces or as a low hedge.
Yes, it is an evergreen shrub. You can expect to enjoy its glossy, dark green foliage year-round, even during the winter months.
For the best results and the most vibrant flower production, plant your Dwarf Escallonia in a location that receives full sun.
Yes, its compact, mounding form and slow growth rate make it a great candidate for container gardening, provided the pot has excellent drainage.
While it requires moderate watering initially, it becomes notably drought-tolerant once established. Ensure you plant it in well-drained soil to prevent root issues.
Yes, the Dwarf Escallonia is known for its toughness and ability to tolerate urban pollution, making it a reliable choice for city landscapes.
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