Escallonia 'Newport Dwarf'
Dwarf Escallonia
Description
Escallonia 'Newport Dwarf' is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves. It grows up slowly to 2.5' tall and 4' wide, forming a neat dense mound. Deep pink to red flowers bloom in spring and fall. This shrub tolerates coastal climates and coastal winds but cannot stand highly alkaline soil. It needs watering at least once a week but more during hot summer months. Pinch tips to keep the shrub compact. It attracts birds and butterflies.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.