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Photinia fras. 'Red Robin' / Spalier 120X80 / 30L
Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin'
Confirmed format: 30 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Vibrant red young foliage
- Year-round structure and colour
- Dense screen for privacy
- Evergreen foliage
- Easy care and low-maintenance
Overview
Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin' is a popular evergreen shrub celebrated for its striking, vibrant red young foliage that contrasts beautifully with mature dark green leaves. Supplied here as a trained spalier measuring 120x80cm in a 30-litre pot, it provides an immediate architectural feature and a dense, attractive screen for privacy. Offering year-round structure and colour, this fast-growing shrub performs exceptionally well in Irish gardens and brings both elegance and utility to outdoor spaces.
Why We Love It
- Stunning vibrant red young foliage flush
- Supplied as a trained spalier for instant screening
- Provides year-round evergreen structure and colour
- Low-maintenance and easy to care for
- Ideal for tall hedging and privacy screening
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub |
| Foliage | Evergreen leaves with vibrant red young growth |
| Growth Habit | Upright, fast-growing habit, trained as a spalier |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Well-drained soil preferred |
| Mature Height | Approximately 2.5–4m |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 2.5–4m |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (-15°C to -10°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun to partial shade. A sunny position encourages the strongest and most vibrant red foliage colour. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Provide moderate watering thereafter, particularly during dry spells. |
| Soil | Grow in well-drained soil. Ensure good drainage, especially during winter. |
| Hardiness and Winter Care | Rated RHS H5, this plant withstands temperatures down to -15°C and is well suited to outdoor cultivation throughout Ireland. |
Perfect For
- Tall hedging and garden boundaries
- Screening for privacy
- Standalone specimen features
- Garden walls and fences
Good to Know
- The supplied spalier format offers instant vertical coverage and structural impact.
- New foliage emerges bright red, gradually maturing to a rich, dark green.
- Regular pruning can be carried out to maintain the desired shape and encourage fresh red flushes.
Product Information
| Botanical name | Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin' |
|---|---|
| Confirmed format | C30 pot, 120x80cm spalier |
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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