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Photinia 'Red Robin' 175/200cm 25L pot Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin'
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Key Features
EVERGREEN
AVERAGE GROWING
COLOURFUL FOLIAGE
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Description
Photinia Hedge Plants Description
The Photinia Red Robin hedge (or Photinia fraseri ‘Red Robin’ if you’re feeling fancy) is known for its scarlet-red new growth, which matures to a deep, glossy green foliage as winter approaches. This vibrant contrast brings colour and visual appeal to your garden throughout the year, with an added flourish in springtime when clusters of delicate white flowers appear and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. These flowers are sometimes followed by small red berries in autumn, which are well-loved by birds and wildlife but are toxic to humans.
While not a particularly dense hedge, this striking evergreen species produces larger leaves, making it ideal for privacy screening. Beyond its bold appearance, Photinia Red Robin is also relatively fast-growing — producing up to 40cm each year — which helps shield your outdoor spaces from oncoming wind. This hardy hedge thrives in well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established, perfect for gardens with full sun and partial shade. With its low-maintenance nature, Photinia fraseri hedging only requires occasional pruning to encourage fresh red growth and keep the hedge looking its best.
Photinia Red Robin hedge plants are available as pot-grown or instant hedging year-round, making it easy to create flourishing borders whenever they’re needed. Take a look at our guide to choosing the best root type here for more information. If you’re looking for a slightly more compact hedge that still offers the beautiful colour shift through the seasons, why not try Photinia ‘Little Red Robin’ instead?
If you need help getting started, our guide on how to plant hedges covers everything there is to know for successful planting.
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Step 1
Root Grow & Fertiliser
Ensure you buy root grow and fretiliser with your plants at the time of purchase
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Step 2
Prepare Your Planting Area
Make sure your planting area is in good condition and suitable for planting
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Step 3
Plant & Feed
Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly
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Pruning Advice
To keep your Photinia Red Robin looking vibrant, prune it once each year in early spring, around March and definitely before new buds have started to form, or in June to deadhead any dying flowers. This will help it to maintain its shape and stimulate the growth of new red shoots.
If your Photinia fraseri ‘Red Robin’ is still maturing, you can skip pruning for a year or two to allow it to establish. However, if it’s starting to look a little untidy or congested, give it a light trim to neaten up and allow sunlight into the heart of the plant which helps new shoots grow.
As Photinia Red Robin has a fast growth rate, stems can be cut back by up to 15cm, but it’s fairly tolerant of a hard prune if it gets overgrown. An annual prune is fine if you’re after a fuller and bushier look, but it can be lightly trimmed up to three times a year for a neater appearance – but be mindful of trimming it any later than June as this can make it vulnerable to frosts when they arrive.
