Escallonia Macrantha ‘Dwarf Rubra’ (Dwarf Red Escallonia)
Escallonia Macrantha ‘Dwarf Rubra’ (Dwarf Red Escallonia)
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Escallonia Macrantha ‘Dwarf Rubra’ (Dwarf Red Escallonia) is a compact evergreen shrub known for its glossy foliage and vibrant red-pink flower clusters. It is widely used in hedging, borders, and coastal gardens where durability, structure, and year-round greenery are required. Its dense growth habit makes it ideal for low hedges and formal garden layouts.
Dwarf Rubra Escallonia thrives in full sun to part shade and performs exceptionally well in coastal, windy, and exposed conditions. It is low maintenance and responds well to light pruning after flowering to maintain a compact shape. Its reliable summer blooms attract pollinators while adding seasonal colour to evergreen landscapes.

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Mature height
60–100 cm
Mature width
80–120 cm
Spacing
60–90 cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen shrub
Foliage
Red-pink flowers with glossy green foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late spring to summer (often with light repeat flowering)
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance; light pruning after flowering maintains shape
Root System
Fibrous, moderately spreading root system