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Photinia fras. 'Devils Dream' / 4L / 21Cm
Photinia fraseri Devils Dream
Confirmed format: 4 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Brilliant deep red new growth
- Dense evergreen habit
- Attractive foliage throughout the year
- Repeated bursts of colourful new growth throughout the growing season
- Suitable for hedging, screening and patio containers
Overview
Photinia fraseri 'Devils Dream' is a reliable, easy-to-grow evergreen shrub valued for its dense, upright and bushy habit. It stands out for its brilliant deep red new growth that provides repeated bursts of vibrant colour throughout the growing season, gradually maturing to a glossy dark green. Featuring attractive foliage throughout the year and winter interest, this versatile shrub is an excellent choice for hedging, screening, patio containers or as a standalone specimen in gardens of all sizes.
Why We Love It
- Stunning, brilliant deep red new growth appears in repeated bursts throughout the growing season.
- Dense evergreen habit provides reliable structure and visual appeal all year round.
- Low-maintenance and easy to incorporate into a wide variety of garden settings.
- Versatile performance makes it ideal for privacy screening, structured hedging or container growing.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Photinia fraseri Devils Dream |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colours | Red, green, multicolour |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flower Form | Clusters |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy |
| Mature Height | 200 cm – 250 cm |
| Mature Spread | 150 cm – 250 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C) |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade to encourage the best vibrant red new foliage coloration. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. |
| Watering | Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry spells. |
Perfect For
- Screening and privacy hedging
- Patio containers
- Standalone garden specimens
- Gardens of all sizes
Good to Know
- Mature plants may produce clusters of small white flowers in spring, which can attract pollinating insects.
- Offers exceptional winter interest thanks to its dense evergreen foliage.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 4 Ltr pot |
|---|---|
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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