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Photinia fras. 'Red Robin' / 1 / 2 Standard 40 / 50 Head / 18L (A)
Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin'
Confirmed format: 18 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Vibrant red young foliage
- Year-round structure
- Dense screen for privacy
- Instant screening
- Evergreen perennial foliage
Overview
Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin' is a fast-growing evergreen shrub supplied here as a half-standard in an 18-litre container with a 40/50cm head. Prized for its vibrant red young foliage that matures into rich green, it offers brilliant colour and year-round structure. Its dense habit makes it ideal for screening, tall hedging, or as a striking standalone specimen against garden walls and fences.
Why We Love It
- Striking vibrant red young foliage provides vivid seasonal contrast.
- Evergreen leaves offer year-round structure and garden interest.
- Half-standard form creates an elegant architectural feature.
- Well suited for privacy screening and tall hedging.
- Easy care and low-maintenance habit.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub / half-standard |
| Foliage | Vibrant red young foliage maturing to green |
| Growth Habit | Topiary half-standard |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (withstands down to -15°C) |
| Mature Height | Approximately 2.5–4m |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 2.5–4m |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade to encourage the strongest foliage colour. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grow in well-drained soil. |
| Watering | Provide moderate watering during establishment and ongoing dry spells. |
| Pruning | Trim in late spring or summer after young growth loses its initial red colour to stimulate a fresh flush of brilliant red leaves. |
Perfect For
- Privacy screening
- Tall hedging
- Standalone specimens
- Garden walls and fences
- Architectural patio containers
Good to Know
- The half-standard form provides an instant architectural statement with a clear stem and a bushy head.
- Foliage colour is most vivid on young spring growth.
Product Information
| Botanical name | Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin' |
|---|---|
| Confirmed format | Half-standard in an 18L container with a 40/50cm head |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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