Photinia fras. 'Pink Marble' / - 35 / 40 / Ball / 10L / 29Cm
Photinia fras. 'Pink Marble' / - 35 / 40 / Ball / 10L / 29Cm
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Photinia × fraseri 'Pink Marble' Ball
Photinia × fraseri 'Pink Marble'
10L pot • Ball form • Supplied with a 35–40cm head
Plant Highlights: Colourful variegated evergreen foliage • Brilliant pink-red new growth • Professionally clipped ball form • Year-round architectural interest • Ideal for patios and formal gardens
Overview
Photinia × fraseri 'Pink Marble' is a striking evergreen shrub grown for its glossy variegated foliage, combining rich green centres with creamy white margins. Fresh growth emerges in vibrant shades of pink and red, creating a colourful display in spring before maturing to its distinctive marbled foliage. Trained into a neat ball topiary, it provides instant structure and year-round interest.
Its naturally dense growth and colourful foliage make it an excellent choice for formal gardens, entranceways, contemporary planting schemes and decorative patio containers. Mature plants may also produce clusters of small creamy-white flowers in late spring if clipping is reduced.
Why We Love It
- Brilliant pink-red new growth creates outstanding seasonal colour.
- Cream-edged evergreen foliage provides year-round interest.
- Neatly clipped ball form adds instant architectural structure.
- Excellent feature plant for patios, entrances and formal gardens.
- Easy to maintain with light annual trimming.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Photinia × fraseri 'Pink Marble' |
| Common Name | Pink Marble Photinia |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub trained as a ball topiary |
| Foliage | Glossy green leaves with creamy white margins and vivid pink-red new growth |
| Flower | Small creamy-white flowers in clusters on mature, lightly pruned plants |
| Flowering Period | Late spring |
| Growth Habit | Dense, clipped spherical crown |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, moist but well-drained soil |
| Mature Height | Overall height is determined by the trained form, with the crown maintained by regular clipping |
| Mature Spread | Ball can be maintained at approximately 35–60cm with routine pruning |
| Hardiness | Hardy in Irish gardens. Best planted in well-drained soil and sheltered from cold, drying winds while establishing. |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in full sun or partial shade. A bright position encourages the strongest colour in the young foliage, while shelter from cold winds helps protect fresh spring growth.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods, particularly for container-grown specimens.
Soil
Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Improve heavy soils with organic matter before planting to encourage healthy root development.
Hardiness and Winter Care
This evergreen shrub is hardy throughout Ireland. Apply a mulch around newly planted specimens to help retain moisture and suppress weeds, taking care to keep it clear of the stem.
Routine Care
Trim lightly after the main flush of spring growth or again in late summer if required to maintain the crisp ball shape. Remove any shoots arising below the crown to preserve the trained form.
Perfect For
- Formal gardens.
- Entranceways and doorways.
- Patio containers.
- Courtyard gardens.
- Architectural and contemporary planting schemes.
Good to Know
The supplied 35–40cm measurement refers to the diameter of the clipped ball at the time of sale, not the plant's mature size. Regular light pruning encourages colourful new growth while maintaining the neat spherical form.
Product Information
- Botanical name: Photinia × fraseri 'Pink Marble'
- Trained as a ball topiary.
- Supplied in a 10L nursery pot.
- Supplied with an approximately 35–40cm diameter head.