Photinia 'Red Robin' Patio Tree
Your patio's new star
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Photinia 'Red Robin' Patio Tree
- This beautiful little feature tree has all the colour and charm of Red Robin in a mini standard form. Evergreen Photinia produces glossy, bright red leaves that turn dark green as they mature, with clusters of small, ivory white fragrant flowers blooming in spring
- Grows to between 2-3m unless pruned, making it suitable for even the smallest garden or a pot
- Plant Red Robin in full sun for the brightest leaf colour and clip your standard tree regularly to keep it in shape
- Plant in a pot by the front door or in a circular flower bed, underplanted with spring bulbs or low growing perennials
- 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' Patio Tree 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?
The Photinia 'Red Robin' Patio Tree is a compact form, usually reaching a height and spread of 1.5 to 2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
Photinia 'Red Robin' Patio Tree 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 'Red Robin' Patio Tree 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 'Red Robin' Patio Tree 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 'Red Robin' Patio Tree 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?
The 'Red Robin' photinia holds an RHS rating of H5, making it hardy down to -15°C, though patio plants in pots are more vulnerable to freezing and may need winter protection.
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Meet Mike
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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