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Photinia fraseri Robusta Compacta / 18L / 180Cm
Photinia × fraseri Robusta Compacta
Confirmed format: 18 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Evergreen shrub with reliable year-round foliage
- Supplied as a 180cm plant in an 18-litre pot
- Thrives in full sun or partial shade
- Adaptable for containers and garden borders
- Easy care and straightforward to maintain
- Provides winter interest
Overview
Photinia × fraseri 'Robusta Compacta' is a versatile and robust evergreen shrub supplied at an impressive height of 180cm in an 18-litre pot. Valued for its dense foliage and reliable year-round structure, this compact selection makes a fantastic architectural addition to a wide range of garden settings. Whether integrated into a mixed shrub border or positioned as an eye-catching specimen in a garden container, it offers consistent visual appeal through every season.
Why We Love It
- Reliable evergreen foliage provides structure throughout the entire year.
- Supplied at an advanced 180cm height for an immediate impact in your garden.
- Easy to grow and maintain with straightforward care requirements.
- Well suited for both garden borders and container growing.
- Adds dependable winter interest when other plants are dormant.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Photinia × fraseri 'Robusta Compacta' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Seasonal Interest | Year-round evergreen structure and winter interest |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained soil |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Mature Height | 1.5–2.5m |
| Mature Spread | 1.5–2.0m |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a location that receives full sun or partial shade to support healthy growth. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Water with moderate needs, ensuring the plant receives adequate moisture particularly during dry spells and when newly established. |
| Soil | Grow in well-drained soil to prevent waterlogging around the roots. |
Perfect For
- Garden borders
- Container growing on patios and terraces
- Architectural feature planting
- Year-round structure
Good to Know
- Supplied in an 18-litre pot at a height of approximately 180cm.
- Pot size and supplied dimensions refer to the plant at the time of sale and not its eventual mature size.
Product Information
| Botanical Name | Photinia × fraseri 'Robusta Compacta' |
|---|---|
| Confirmed Format | C18 180cm potted |
| Supplied Height | 180cm |
| Container Size | 18 litre pot |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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