Escallonia Golden
In late summer an abundance of small red scented flowers contrast beautifully above the golden foliage.
Escallonia golden. Escallonia laevis gold ellen is an evergreen cultivar with variegated foliage ranging from golden yellow to green. It is deer resistant so can be planted without extra protection on country properties. This evergreen shrub is ideal to provide year round interest either in a border or container on a patio or deck. Escallonia golden carpet is a new variety that was first shown at the hta national plant show 2013 by uk based seiont nurseries. Escallonia golden carpet escallonia golden carpet will reach a height of 0 5m and a spread of 0 5m after 10 20 years. Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Escallonia golden carpet is a bright golden yellow groundcover shrub that turn darker lime green in autumn.
Escallonia golden carpet is ideal for coastal locations as it is very salt tolerant and as it also tolerates pollution it can be used in city gardens. Disease free it s a low maintenance plant.