Photinia fraseri 'Strawberry Ice' – Striking Evergreen with Colourful Foliage

Description and General Information

• Botanical Name: Photinia fraseri 'Strawberry Ice'

• Common Name: Strawberry Ice Photinia

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub

• Height and Spread: Typically grows to 2–3m tall with a spread of around 1.5–2m, forming a dense, bushy habit.

• Foliage: This variety is noted for its variegated leaves, edged with cream to pink tones, while the young shoots emerge in brilliant strawberry-red shades before maturing to dark green. The seasonal changes create long-lasting colour throughout the year.

• Flowers: Produces clusters of small white flowers in late spring, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

• Garden Uses:

  • Perfect for hedging and screening thanks to its dense evergreen structure.

  • Ideal as a specimen shrub in mixed borders for year-round interest.

  • Suited to urban gardens, patios, or courtyards, including large containers.

  • Provides excellent colour contrast with other evergreen and flowering shrubs.

Planting Conditions and Best Location

• Light Requirements:

  • Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

  • Stronger and more vibrant red growth occurs in sunnier spots.

• Soil Preferences:

  • Tolerant of most fertile, well-drained soils.

  • Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil but copes well in various conditions.

  • Avoid planting in areas prone to heavy waterlogging.

• Watering:

  • Requires regular watering in the first year to establish a strong root system.

  • Once established, it becomes moderately drought-tolerant.

  • Extra watering is helpful during prolonged dry spells.

• Ideal Locations:

  • Great for front gardens as a colourful statement shrub.

  • Works well in informal or formal hedges.

  • Can be grown in large containers for patios and terraces, where foliage can be enjoyed up close.

Care, Maintenance, and Seasonal Advice

• Pruning:

  • Best pruned in late spring or early summer after flowering.

  • Light pruning stimulates new flushes of young red growth.

  • Trim lightly throughout the year to maintain a neat, compact shape.

• Feeding and Mulching:

  • Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy foliage and growth.

  • Mulch annually with well-rotted compost or bark to retain soil moisture and improve structure.

• Seasonal Appeal:

  • Spring: Striking flushes of red young foliage paired with clusters of white flowers.

  • Summer: Mature foliage darkens to glossy green while pink-edged variegation remains eye-catching.

  • Autumn: Evergreen leaves retain their colour, keeping gardens vibrant.

  • Winter: Provides reliable green structure with contrasting cream and pink tones in milder conditions.

• Pests and Diseases:

  • Can occasionally suffer from leaf spot; improve air circulation and avoid overhead watering to minimise this.

  • Generally low-maintenance and resistant to most pests.

• General Tips:

  • Hardy across the UK and Ireland.

  • Shelter from very cold, drying winds, especially when young.

  • An adaptable plant that suits both modern and traditional garden designs.

✨ Photinia fraseri 'Strawberry Ice' is a dazzling evergreen shrub that brings year-round colour with its red shoots, variegated foliage, and seasonal flowers. Easy to grow and versatile, it’s an excellent choice for hedges, borders, or patio containers—perfect for gardeners who want bold impact with minimal fuss.

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