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Brighten Your Garden Year-Round with Photinia Red Robin

Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' is a popular evergreen shrub prized for its vivid red new growth that contrasts beautifully with mature, glossy green leaves. This variety adds instant colour and structure to gardens, patios, or borders.

• Botanical Interest: Photinia Red Robin is a member of the Rosaceae family and is renowned for its flushes of brilliant scarlet foliage in spring and after pruning.
• Flowering & Berries: In spring, enjoy clusters of small white flowers that attract pollinators, followed by eye-catching red berries in autumn.
• Mature Size: Typically reaches up to 2.5-4m height and spread if left unpruned but is easily maintained at your preferred size.

Growing Guide: How to Care for Your Photinia

• Sun/Shade: Thrives best in full sun to partial shade. More sunlight encourages richer red foliage.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of pH levels from slightly acidic to neutral.
• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions (RHS H5); withstands temperatures down to -15°C.
• Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season. Once established, Photinia is drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering in dry spells.

Planting & Care Tips

• When to Plant: Best planted in autumn or spring when soil is workable.
• Pruning: Prune after flowering or in late spring to encourage fresh red growth and maintain shape.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring for optimal health and colour.
• Pest & Disease Resistance: Generally resistant but avoid waterlogged sites to prevent root rot.

Design Ideas & Companion Planting

• Borders & Hedges: Use as a vibrant hedge or specimen shrub for year-round privacy and colour.
• Pots & Patios: Grow in large containers for patios or terraces; combine with evergreen grasses, Hebe, or Pittosporum for contrasting textures.
• Cottage & Urban Gardens: Suits both traditional and modern schemes—pairs well with spring bulbs and perennial borders.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Photinia Red Robin?
  The ideal time is autumn or early spring when the soil is not frozen or waterlogged.
• How fast does Photinia Red Robin grow?
  This shrub grows at a moderate rate—expect up to 30cm (1ft) of new growth per year under good conditions.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  Photinia thrives in moist but well-drained soils, from slightly acidic to neutral pH. Avoid heavy clay that retains excess water.