Photinia 'Red Robin'
Award winning fiery red foliage
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Photinia 'Red Robin'
- An immediately recognisable shrub that can't fail to be noticed, even at a distance. This compact, bushy evergreen produces glossy, bright red leaves that turn dark green as they mature, with clusters of small, ivory white flowers blooming in spring
- A low maintenance plant ideal for a burst of colour all year round
- Grows to between 2.5-4m unless pruned, making it suitable for even the smallest garden or even pots
- Incredibly versatile photinia can be grown as a small shrub, tree, formal or informal hedge
- Plant Red Robin in full sun for the brightest leaf colour
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Photinia 'Red Robin' can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The Photinia 'Red Robin' typically reaches a mature height of 4 to 5 metres and a spread of 4 to 5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Photinia 'Red Robin' prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Photinia 'Red Robin' prefers moist but well-drained, fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Photinia 'Red Robin' requires moderate watering, providing about 2.5 centimetres of water per week.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the Photinia 'Red Robin' does not strictly require pruning, although you may remove dead or damaged branches if necessary. If you do prune, ensure temperatures are above 5 degrees Celsius to avoid frost damage.
How hardy is this plant?
Photinia 'Red Robin' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, making it hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters down to -15°C.
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Meet Cameron
Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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