Photinia fraseri Red Robin (Plantsize 80-100cm )

Positioning and Planting
Photinia ‘Red Robin’ thrives in a sunny, well-drained position, and it’s versatile enough to suit a range of garden styles.

Light Requirements:

Prefers full sun to partial shade

Best colour on new leaves is achieved in full sun

Soil Preferences:

Grows in most fertile, well-drained soils

Tolerates clay, loam, or sandy soils

Avoid poorly drained or waterlogged areas

Planting Tips (80–100 cm size):

Dig a hole twice as wide as the rootball

Mix in compost or well-rotted manure for soil improvement

Plant at the same depth as it was in the pot

Firm in and water thoroughly

Space plants approx. 60–90 cm apart for hedging

Watering, Feeding, and Ongoing Care
While Photinia is low maintenance, it benefits from seasonal feeding and occasional pruning.

Watering:

Water well during the first growing season after planting

Established plants are fairly drought-tolerant, but water during extended dry spells

Container-grown plants require more frequent watering

Feeding:

Feed in early spring with a general-purpose slow-release fertiliser

Apply a balanced liquid feed monthly in the growing season if desired

Mulching:

Apply a mulch of bark or compost in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Pruning:

Trim in late spring or early summer after the red growth appears

Can be pruned again in late summer to shape and encourage new flushes of red foliage

For hedging, prune 2–3 times a year to maintain neatness and density

Design Uses and Companions
Photinia ‘Red Robin’ is extremely versatile in design and works well in both formal and informal settings.

Best Uses:

Hedges and screens

Specimen shrubs in borders or lawn centrepieces

Container planting for patios or entranceways

Mixed shrub borders for colour and structure

Good Companions:

Mix with Euonymus, Hebe, Pittosporum, Griselinia, or Box for evergreen contrast

Underplant with spring bulbs or hardy geraniums

Use with lavender or ornamental grasses for contemporary settings

Hardiness, Pests, and Other Notes
Hardiness:

Fully hardy in most parts of the UK and Ireland (RHS H5)

Tolerates frost and urban pollution

Pests and Diseases:

Occasionally affected by leaf spot (Entomosporium) – prune to increase airflow and remove infected leaves

Generally pest-free if grown in well-ventilated, sunny sites

Top Tip:

Regular pruning not only shapes the plant but also stimulates fresh red growth, extending the colour show into late summer

• Size
  Plantsize 80-100cm

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