Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Escallonia x langleyensis 'Pride of Donard'
Pride of Donard Escallonia
- Family
- Escalloniaceae
- Height
- 5 ft to 8 ft
- Width
- 5 ft to 8 ft
- Flower color
- Deep rose pink tubular flowers borne in clusters at branch tips
- Foliage color
- Glossy dark green leaves with a dense evergreen growth habit
- Bloom time
- Summer through early fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Low to moderate once grown
- Maintenance
- Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 7 to 9
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and pollinators attracted to nectar rich flowers
About this plant
Escallonia x langleyensis 'Pride of Donard' produces clusters of rosy pink, tubular flowers from early summer into fall, creating a long season of color that attracts bees and other pollinators. Small, glossy leaves are deep green and densely arranged along the branches, forming a refined evergreen framework. The abundant flowers are borne near the tips of the stems, adding brightness and movement during the extended bloom period.
Originating from hybrid breeding involving South American species, this cultivar reflects selection focused on ornamental appeal and prolonged flowering. It is well suited to borders, coastal gardens, foundation plantings, and informal hedging, where its evergreen foliage and lengthy bloom season provide lasting structure and seasonal color.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Coastal Gardens · Hedging & Privacy · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Thyme · English lavender · Dianthus · Blue oat grass · Euphorbias · Globe thistle
Design tip
At up to eight feet tall and wide, ‘Pride of Donard’ has enough presence to function as a flowering screen rather than simply a border shrub. Its deep rose-pink blooms soften the effect of the dense evergreen foliage, bringing months of color to boundaries that might otherwise appear solid and static.
