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Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin' Spiral

Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin'

70L pot • Spiral topiary • Supplied approximately 250cm tall

Plant Highlights: Elegant spiral topiary • Brilliant red new foliage • Glossy evergreen leaves • Year-round architectural interest • Ideal for formal gardens and entrances

Overview

Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin' is one of the most popular evergreen shrubs for year-round colour, combining glossy dark green foliage with vibrant scarlet-red new growth. Carefully trained into an elegant spiral topiary, this mature specimen provides an instant architectural feature for formal gardens, patios and prestigious entranceways.

Supplied at approximately 250cm tall in a 70L pot, this impressive specimen offers immediate impact. In spring, clusters of small creamy-white flowers may appear if the plant is not clipped before flowering, while regular pruning encourages repeated flushes of colourful young foliage throughout the growing season.

Why We Love It

• Professionally trained spiral creates an eye-catching focal point.
• Brilliant red new growth contrasts beautifully with mature evergreen foliage.
• Provides structure and colour throughout the year.
• Responds well to regular clipping to maintain its elegant form.
• Perfect for formal gardens, courtyards and statement container planting.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Grow in full sun or partial shade. A sunny position encourages the richest red new growth, while partial shade is also well tolerated.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, particularly if grown in a container.

Soil

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

Hardiness and Winter Care

Fully hardy throughout Ireland. Apply an organic mulch in spring to help conserve moisture and maintain healthy soil.

Routine Care

Trim lightly after each flush of new growth or after flowering to preserve the spiral shape and encourage fresh red foliage. Remove any shoots developing from the base or outside the trained outline.

Perfect For

• Formal entrance planting.
• Luxury patio displays.
• Courtyard gardens.
• Architectural planting.
• Statement containers.
• Contemporary and traditional gardens.

Good to Know

The supplied height of approximately 250cm refers to the overall height at the time of sale. The spiral topiary has been professionally trained and benefits from regular light trimming to maintain its crisp shape and encourage dense, colourful growth.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin'
• Trained as a spiral topiary.
• Supplied in a 70L nursery pot.
• Supplied approximately 250cm tall.