Photinia ‘Little Fenna’ – Compact, Evergreen Elegance with Year-Round Interest
Photinia ‘Little Fenna’ is a striking evergreen shrub renowned for its compact, upright habit and vibrant, ever-changing foliage. With its rich red new growth and glossy green leaves, this small yet impactful variety provides year-round structure and seasonal beauty. Perfect for borders, hedging, and container planting, ‘Little Fenna’ thrives in a range of garden settings, making it a versatile choice for both formal and informal landscapes.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
In spring, fresh coppery-red shoots emerge, creating a brilliant contrast against mature green foliage. During summer, the glossy, deep green leaves retain their vibrancy, forming a lush and dense presence. In autumn, mature plants may develop subtle creamy-white flowers, sometimes followed by decorative red berries that add further interest. Throughout winter, the evergreen foliage maintains its structure, offering reliable colour and form even in the colder months.
Structure & Form
Photinia ‘Little Fenna’ grows to a height of 1.5–2m while maintaining a compact, bushy habit with a spread of 1–1.5m. Its foliage is characterized by glossy, dark green leaves with striking red new growth, creating a dynamic and visually appealing display. With a naturally neat and slow-growing habit, this variety requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for structured planting.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
This versatile evergreen shrub is ideal for low hedges and borders, forming an attractive, dense screen that adds privacy and year-round greenery. Its compact size makes it particularly suited to small gardens and urban spaces, while its ability to thrive in containers allows for stylish placement on patios, balconies, and entranceways.
Growing Conditions & Care
Photinia ‘Little Fenna’ performs best in full sun to partial shade, where its foliage develops the richest colour. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is adaptable to various conditions. Fully hardy, it tolerates frost and mild coastal environments with ease. Low-maintenance by nature, it responds well to occasional pruning, allowing it to maintain its shape effortlessly. Once established, it exhibits good drought tolerance, requiring only occasional watering during prolonged dry spells.
Why Choose Photinia ‘Little Fenna’?
With its compact and tidy growth, Photinia ‘Little Fenna’ is perfect for small gardens and structured planting. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, with seasonal colour changes that enhance any landscape. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it is a practical yet stylish choice for hedging, screening, or container planting.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Pairing well with a variety of plants, Photinia ‘Little Fenna’ complements structured evergreens like Buxus (Box) and Ilex (Holly). It contrasts beautifully with ornamental grasses, adding texture and movement to a planting scheme. Flowering perennials such as Lavender and Salvia introduce seasonal colour and fragrance, while Japanese Maples (Acer) provide striking foliage contrast in mixed borders.
With its rich foliage, compact form, and year-round appeal, Photinia ‘Little Fenna’ is an excellent choice for any garden looking to combine beauty with practicality.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
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