Photinia fraseri 'Pink Crispy' – A Striking Evergreen with Unique Foliage

Photinia fraseri 'Pink Crispy' is a truly eye-catching evergreen shrub that brings year-round interest to gardens and landscapes. Unlike the more common Photinia varieties, ‘Pink Crispy’ has distinct, variegated foliage with cream-white edges and striking pink-tinted new growth. Its dense, upright habit makes it perfect for hedging, borders, or as a stand-alone feature plant. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety is an excellent choice for gardeners who want something both hardy and unusual.

This compact Photinia thrives in a range of soil conditions, tolerates pruning, and rewards you with fresh bursts of colourful foliage throughout the growing season. Its natural toughness and ornamental appeal make it a popular choice for both modern and traditional gardens.

General Information

Photinia fraseri 'Pink Crispy' belongs to the Rosaceae family and is a cultivar of the well-known Photinia × fraseri. Native to Asia but widely grown in Europe, it has become especially valued for its unique foliage, which adds texture and colour all year round.

• Growth habit: Dense, bushy, upright shrub

• Height & spread: Typically reaches around 1.5–2m tall and 1–1.5m wide

• Foliage: Evergreen with cream-edged leaves, flushed pink when young

• Flowers: Small white blooms may appear in late spring, though its main attraction is the foliage

• Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade

• Hardiness: Hardy and resilient, tolerating light frost and most garden conditions

• Maintenance: Easy to prune and shape, responds well to clipping

This makes ‘Pink Crispy’ an excellent alternative to standard hedging plants, providing colour and vibrancy even in the winter months when many shrubs are bare.

Care Guide

Caring for Photinia fraseri 'Pink Crispy' is simple, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels. With the right conditions, it will flourish for many years with minimal effort.

Planting

• Choose a spot with well-drained soil; avoid waterlogged areas.

• Plant in full sun for the brightest colour, though it will tolerate partial shade.

• Enrich the planting hole with organic compost to encourage healthy root establishment.

• Space plants about 1 metre apart if creating a hedge.

Watering & Feeding

• Water regularly in the first season until established.

• Once mature, it only needs occasional watering during prolonged dry spells.

• Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to boost growth and colour.

Pruning & Maintenance

• Trim lightly in late spring or early summer to maintain shape and encourage fresh pink growth.

• Remove any damaged or overcrowded stems to improve air circulation.

• It responds well to clipping, making it ideal for structured hedging.

Protection

• Generally hardy, though very young plants may benefit from protection in severe frost.

• Keep an eye out for leaf spot; good airflow and regular pruning help prevent this.

Why Choose Photinia 'Pink Crispy'?

This variety offers more than just practicality—it’s a statement plant. Its distinctive variegated leaves, pink flushes of new growth, and year-round colour make it a superb addition to any outdoor space. Whether used as a hedge, planted in groups, or as a feature shrub, ‘Pink Crispy’ is guaranteed to brighten your garden with its quirky, elegant style.

• Unique foliage: Variegated with cream and pink highlights

• Low-maintenance: Hardy and easy to care for

• Versatile use: Perfect for hedging, screening, or specimen planting

• All-season interest: Evergreen colour that stands out in every season

Photinia fraseri 'Pink Crispy' is an ideal choice for gardeners looking for a blend of beauty, resilience, and originality. With just a little care, it will reward you with lasting colour and structure in your garden.

• Size
  C2Ø 40cm

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