Escallonia 'Newport Dwarf' |
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Dwarf Escallonia |
Description
Escallonia 'Newport Dwarf' is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves. Grows 2.5 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide, with deep pink to red flowers in summer. It can be grown in full sun but will need afternoon shade in hot inland valleys. It needs moderate water. It has a mounded habit and looks great in an Asian or woodland style garden.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Foundation, Patio, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Filler
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies, Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.