Escallonia laevis 'Red Dream'

Common name: Escallonia 'Red Dream'

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Description

Escallonia 'Red Dream' is an evergreen shrub prized for its dense, glossy green foliage and vibrant red flowers that appear in summer. It can create attractive hedges or be used as a feature plant in mild climates.

This shrub thrives in full sun or part shade and is fairly hardy, though it may benefit from some shelter in harsher conditions. It is a dependable garden choice to add colour and structure from summer through autumn.

Plant information

Genus	Escallonia
Species	laevis
Cultivar	Red Dream
Plant type	Shrub
Foliage	Evergreen
Height	1.5-2 m
Spread	1.5-2 m
Growth rate	Moderate
Hardiness	Hardy
Toxicity (Guide Only)	Safe
Last listed	2026-06-25

Position

Full SunPart Shade

Flower colour

Red

Flowering months

JunJulAugSepOct

Season of interest

SummerAutumn

Features

Bee FriendlyButterfly FriendlyPollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Soil

Any SoilClayChalkSandLoamWell DrainedNeutral

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