Photinia 'Compacta' | Iron Frame Trellis
Small in stature, big on impact
Grown by Danielle
South Downs National Park
Plant on an Iron Trellis in an 18L Pot
90cm on arrival
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The highlights
- Formal, rectangular shrub
- Small shrub - grows up to 0.9m
- Vivid red evergreen foliage
- More compact than most photinias
Description
- If you're looking for an easy way to add a touch of elegance and formality to your garden, look no further than this 'Compacta' photinia. Grown against a rectangular iron frame, this architectural delight looks brilliant planted as a standalone feature plant, or in a neat row comprising multiple individual plants.
- With their bright red, evergreen foliage and dainty springtime flowers, photinias are among the most impactful shrubs out there. 'Compacta' is a naturally neater, more compact variety, making it perfect for container growing against a trellis frame.
- Fully hardy and low-maintenance, this shrub offers maximal aesthetic appeal for minimal gardening input in return - perfect for busy gardeners!
- Ideal for smaller gardens, formal gardens and gardeners looking to elongate their outdoor space's seasons-of-interest.
- This page includes selected AI-assisted imagery, checked by our growers, for illustrative purposes.
What to expect
What to expect
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How to grow
How to grow
Good pest and disease resistance
A generally healthy plant.
Water regularly when establishing
Water your photinia routinely to help it establish. Once established, water during hot, dry spells (and water more regularly if growing in a container).
Full sun to partial shade
Grows nicely in both sun and a little shade.
Any moist, well-drained soil
Grows best in nice, loamy soil with good levels of moisture and fertility (and ample drainage).
Feed in spring
Apply some general, slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant in early spring.
Planting calendar
Planting calendar
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