Escallonia mutis 'Golden Carpet' is a stunning low-growing evergreen shrub celebrated for its vibrant golden-yellow leaves and delightful clusters of pink flowers. Its mat-forming, spreading nature makes it an exceptional choice for groundcover, slopes, and container arrangements, ensuring a lush and colorful display throughout the year. The striking foliage not only enhances the garden's aesthetic but also serves as a magnet for pollinators during the summer months.
Reaching a height of 40 cm (16 in) and spreading up to 100 cm (39 in), this shrub thrives best in full sun, where its foliage achieves its most brilliant hue. While it can tolerate light shade, it prefers well-drained, fertile soil to flourish. Once established, 'Golden Carpet' exhibits moderate watering needs and demonstrates impressive drought tolerance, making it a resilient addition to any landscape.
This hardy plant is well-suited for mild regions of the UK, although it may require some protection in colder areas. Its versatility allows it to shine in various settings, from front-of-border plantings to rock gardens and informal edges. Additionally, it pairs beautifully with companions like lavender and compact grasses, while its summer blooms attract bees and other beneficial pollinators, enriching the garden's ecosystem. Light pruning after flowering will help maintain its shape and promote a dense, lush growth habit.
Grow Escallonia plants on fertile, well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold, drying winds.
