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Brilliant red flowers with dense evergreen foliage.
Escallonia langleyensis ‘Red Knight’ is a hardy evergreen shrub renowned for its masses of rich crimson-red flowers that bloom from late spring through summer. Its dense, glossy green foliage and naturally compact growth habit make it an excellent choice for hedging, screening, borders, feature planting and coastal gardens. Tough, low maintenance and long flowering, it delivers outstanding colour throughout the warmer months.
Growing Information
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Escallonia langleyensis ‘Red Knight’ |
| Common Name | Red Knight Escallonia |
| Plant Type | Evergreen flowering shrub |
| Mature Height | 1.5–2m |
| Mature Width | 1.5–2m |
| Position | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Flowering Time | Late spring to summer |
| Flower Colour | Crimson-red |
| Foliage Colour | Glossy deep green |
| Growth Habit | Dense, upright, bushy |
| Best Uses | Hedging, screening, borders, feature planting, coastal gardens and informal privacy screens |
Why You’ll Love It
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Vibrant Flowers | Produces masses of brilliant crimson-red blooms. |
| Evergreen Foliage | Provides year-round privacy and garden structure. |
| Excellent Hedging Plant | Naturally dense growth creates attractive screens. |
| Low Maintenance | Easy to prune and simple to care for. |
| Coastal Hardy | Performs well in exposed coastal conditions. |
| Pollinator Friendly | Flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects. |
Perfect for screening, borders and coastal gardens
Escallonia langleyensis ‘Red Knight’ is an outstanding choice for gardeners wanting a colourful, evergreen shrub that performs reliably throughout Melbourne and Victoria. Its dense foliage, long flowering season and hardy nature make it ideal for hedges, feature planting and low-maintenance landscapes that require year-round appeal.
