Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Escallonia laevis 'Gold Brian'
Gold Brian Escallonia
- Family
- Escalloniaceae
- Height
- 4 to 6 feet
- Width
- 4 to 6 feet
- Flower color
- Rosy pink tubular flowers borne in loose clusters
- Foliage color
- Glossy golden yellow to chartreuse oval leaves often deepening to yellow green in partial shade
- Bloom time
- Early summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Average well drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 8 to 10
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
About this plant
Escallonia laevis 'Gold Brian' produces clusters of small rosy pink flowers in early to mid summer, the delicate blooms opening in rounded groups along the branch tips. The blossoms appear among glossy evergreen leaves edged with warm golden-yellow margins that brighten the foliage throughout the year. The oval leaves create a dense covering along the stems, giving the plant a full, colorful presence in the garden.
This cultivar traces its heritage to Escallonia species native to South America, particularly Chile and Argentina. In gardens it provides year-round structure for borders, hedges, and coastal landscapes where the golden foliage and summer flowers bring lasting color.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Coastal Gardens · Hedging & Privacy · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Yarrows · Caryopteris · Sea holly · Rock rose · Penstemon · Blue fescue
Design tip
Rosy pink flowers create an especially rich contrast with the golden-chartreuse foliage, giving this escallonia a naturally coordinated color palette. Repeating either color nearby can visually connect the shrub with the surrounding planting while preserving its distinctive year-round presence.
