Photinia × fraseri 'Pink Marble' Double Standard

Photinia × fraseri 'Pink Marble'

18L pot • Double standard • Two 40–50cm heads

Plant Highlights: Striking variegated evergreen foliage • Bright pink-red new growth • Elegant double standard form • Year-round architectural interest • Ideal for formal gardens and containers

Overview

Photinia × fraseri 'Pink Marble' is a distinctive evergreen shrub grown for its beautifully variegated foliage. Mature leaves are deep green with creamy-white margins, while fresh growth emerges in vibrant shades of pink to red, creating colourful contrast throughout the growing season. Trained as a double standard with two neatly clipped heads measuring approximately 40–50cm, it provides an elegant architectural feature for gardens and patios.

The combination of evergreen variegated foliage and colourful new growth ensures year-round interest. Its naturally bushy habit responds well to clipping, making it an excellent choice for formal planting schemes, entranceways and decorative containers.

Why We Love It

• Attractive cream-edged evergreen foliage provides year-round colour.
• Brilliant pink-red young growth creates striking seasonal contrast.
• Elegant double standard form makes an instant focal point.
• Dense growth is easy to maintain with regular trimming.
• Ideal for formal gardens, patios and entrance planting.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in full sun or partial shade. Good light encourages the strongest foliage colour and vibrant pink new growth.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, particularly for plants grown in containers.

Soil

Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Avoid prolonged waterlogging, especially during winter.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Fully hardy throughout Ireland. Apply a mulch in spring to help retain moisture and support healthy growth.

Routine Care

Trim after each flush of new growth or after flowering to maintain the neat rounded heads and encourage fresh colourful foliage. Remove any shoots arising below the grafts to preserve the double standard form.

Perfect For

• Formal entrance planting.
• Patio and terrace containers.
• Courtyard gardens.
• Architectural planting.
• Contemporary and traditional gardens.
• Framing paths and doorways.

Good to Know

The supplied 40–50cm measurement refers to the diameter of each clipped head at the time of sale. The cream-edged foliage remains attractive throughout the year, while regular light pruning encourages repeated flushes of colourful pink-red new growth.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Photinia × fraseri 'Pink Marble'
• Trained as a double standard.
• Two clipped heads approximately 40–50cm in diameter.
• Supplied in an 18L nursery pot.