Matsuda Compacta Escallonia. Blooms nearly year-round. Excellent foundation shrub. Profuse rose-red flowers. Sun to shade. Average 30" tall. Water regularly as needed. Cold hardiness to 20 degrees F.
Escallonia is an evergreen shrub. I found this compact variety at Home Depot, which, at this time of year, stocks some interesting new selections. They always have good prices. Hopefully these little ones will reach good size in reasonable time. The glossy green leaves are attractive. The flowers will just be a bonus.
The location on this side of the garage had ancient succulents without irrigation. It probably fed off ground water from the lawn. It didn't look good. I had to add a new irrigation circuit to allow greater flexibility. While installing that, I also realigned the edging, reorganized the other pipes and permanent hoses as well as upgraded the timer wiring. The gravel walk had to be leveled. The hose hanger (visible at distant right) is also new. It's anchored in a tiny concrete foundation. Finally, there's a single Hydrangea at the other end that will hopefully make good use of the ground moisture that always build up near a garden hose.
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