This popular evergreen shrub has brilliant red young growth that looks stunning especially in spring and clusters of small, white flowers in mid to late spring.
A compact and colourful variety it can be used to make a fabulous informal hedge. Forms a dense evergreen hedge up to 2.5 metres tall and is fairly quick growing.
Common Name:
Photinia Red Robin, Christmas berry
Botanical Name:
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin'
Plant size:
Approx 30 - 35cm
Pot size:
140mm pot.
Max growth:
Approx 3-4m high and 2m wide.
Maintenance:
Pruning throughout the year helps to encourage this spectacular foliage. Prune back quite hard after the foliage has faded to a dull bronze. This will ensure a further 'crop' of new growth. It is best to prune Photinia Red Robin in the growing season
Planting:
Plant between 80cm and 100cm apart to form a dense hedge
Prefers moist but well-drained soil
Fertilize regularly throughout the year