Photinia Louise 3 Litre Pot

Photinia × fraseri ‘Louise’ – Colourful Variegated Evergreen with Brilliant Red New Growth

Photinia × fraseri ‘Louise’ is one of the most colourful evergreen shrubs available, combining striking variegated foliage with the brilliant red new growth that has made photinias so popular. Each glossy leaf is beautifully marbled in shades of rich green, creamy white, and soft pink, while fresh spring growth emerges in vivid scarlet-red, creating an eye-catching display throughout the growing season.

Its naturally dense, upright habit makes it an excellent choice for evergreen screening, mixed shrub borders, and feature planting. The colourful foliage provides year-round interest, brightening the garden even during the winter months.

In late spring, established plants may produce clusters of small creamy-white flowers that are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects. These are occasionally followed by small red berries, adding further seasonal interest.

Photinia ‘Louise’ responds well to pruning, with each trim encouraging another flush of vibrant red young leaves. This makes it ideal for maintaining as a colourful hedge or shaped specimen while maximising its ornamental foliage.

Thriving in full sun or partial shade, it prefers fertile, well-drained soil and is well suited to both urban and coastal gardens. Hardy, reliable, and easy to maintain, it offers year-round structure with minimal effort.

Bold, colourful, and highly versatile, Photinia ‘Louise’ is an outstanding evergreen shrub for adding vibrant foliage and year-round garden interest.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring

Brilliant scarlet-red new growth emerges alongside creamy-white flowers.

Summer

Variegated pink, cream, and green foliage creates a colourful display.

Autumn

Evergreen foliage continues to provide vibrant year-round interest.

Winter

The colourful variegated leaves maintain structure and brighten the garden.

Why Grow Photinia 'Louise'?

✔ Striking variegated pink, cream, and green foliage
✔ Brilliant red new growth throughout the season
✔ Evergreen year-round colour and structure
✔ Excellent for screening and hedging
✔ Attractive to pollinators when flowering
✔ Easy to prune and maintain

Perfect For

• Evergreen screening
• Mixed shrub borders
• Contemporary gardens
• Patio containers
• Coastal gardens
• Feature foliage planting

Planting & Care Guide

Position: Full sun or partial shade; best foliage colour develops in a sunny position.

Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil.

Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout most of the UK.

Watering: Water regularly during establishment and prolonged dry spells.

Pruning: Trim after each flush of red growth to encourage fresh colourful foliage and maintain a dense habit.

Ultimate Size: Approximately 2–3m tall and 1.5–2.5m wide.

Looks Great With

• Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Silver Queen’
• Euonymus ‘Silver Swan’
• Hebe varieties
• Phormium ‘Purpureum’
• Lavender
• Ilex crenata

Photinia × fraseri ‘Louise’ is a spectacular evergreen shrub that combines colourful variegated foliage, brilliant red new growth, and year-round structure, making it one of the most striking foliage plants for modern and traditional gardens alike.