A distinctive bushy compact evergreen shrub with golden foliage aromatic when bruised. Bell-shaped rosy red flowers. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers August to September. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Escallonia laevis ‘Gold Brian’
A distinctive bushy compact evergreen shrub with golden foliage aromatic when bruised. Bell-shaped rosy red flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Escallonia |
|---|---|
| Species | laevis |
| Varietry | 'Gold Brian' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Escalloniaceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | gold |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Climbing wall, Warm wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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