Photinia 'Compacta' | Iron Frame Trellis
Small in stature, big on impact
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Plant on an Iron Trellis in an 18L Pot
90cm on arrival
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Photinia 'Compacta'
Iron Frame Trellis
- 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.
- The trellis is 90cm high x 50cm wide.
- This page includes selected AI-assisted imagery, checked by our growers, for illustrative purposes.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Photinia 'Compacta' is a compact variety excellent for long-term container growing. Start with a 40-50cm diameter pot and repot every 2-3 years. Ensure the pot has good drainage. Protect the roots from severe frosts below -5°C.
How big does it get?
Photinia 'Compacta' on an Iron Frame Trellis is kept pruned to the size of its framework, usually 2 to 3 metres tall.
How much sunlight does this need?
Photinia 'Compacta' prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Photinia 'Compacta' prefers moist, well-drained soil, but is highly adaptable to a variety of garden soil types, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C. Provide a 5cm layer of mulch to protect the roots.
How much watering does this plant need?
Photinia 'Compacta' requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Photinia 'Compacta' benefits from pruning in spring and summer, trimming back by 15-30cm, to encourage flushes of bright red new foliage.
How hardy is this plant?
Photinia 'Compacta' is hardy in most of the UK down to -15°C with an RHS rating of H5, although it may need some protection in exposed or northerly locations.
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Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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