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Key characteristics

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

Shrubs

Escallonia laevis 'Gold Brian'

Gold Brian Escallonia

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Average well drained soil

Bloom time

Early summer to early fall

Find this plant

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.

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