This popular evergreen shrub has brilliant red young growth that looks stunning especially in spring and clusters of small, white flowers in mid to late spring. It’s dark and glossy green leaves contrast beautifully with the red
A compact and colourful variety it can be used to make a fabulous informal hedge. Forms a dense evergreen hedge up to 2.5 metres tall and is fairly quick growing
Common Name:
Photinia Red Robin, Christmas berry
Botanical Name:
Photinia x fraseri Red Robin
Plant size:
Approx 10 - 15 cm
Pot size:
50mm pot.
Max growth:
Approx 3m high and 2m wide.
Maintenance:
Pruning throughout the year helps to encourage this spectacular foliage. Prune back quite hard after the foliage has faded to a dull bronze. This will ensure a further 'crop' of new growth. It is best to prune Photinia Red Robin in the growing season
Planting:
Plant between 60cm and 100cm apart to form a dense hedge
Prefers moist but well-drained soil
Fertilize regularly throughout the year