Escallonia laevis 'Gold Ellen'

Escallonia laevis 'Gold Ellen' is a resilient evergreen shrub that offers a bright splash of golden foliage paired with pretty pink flowers. Golden yellow to bright yellow-green leaves are splashed with dark green in the centre. In mid to late summer, clusters of tubular pink flowers appear, their fragrance luring pollinators.This versatile, low maintenance shrub is trouble free, tolerating coastal exposure and poor soils. Plants are suitable for hedging and screening as well as making a vibrant backdrop for mixed borders. Ultimate height and spread: 1.5m to 2.5m (4.9 to 8.2ft).