Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ is a striking evergreen shrub celebrated for its vibrant red young foliage, glossy mature leaves, and seasonal white flowers. Its dense, upright habit provides year-round structure, colour, and privacy, making it ideal for hedges, borders, or specimen planting.
The new growth emerges bright crimson before maturing to glossy dark green, creating a dynamic seasonal display. Small white flowers appear in spring, followed by red berries that attract birds. Hardy, fast-growing, and low-maintenance, ‘Red Robin’ is perfect for formal or informal hedging, garden screens, and feature planting in a variety of garden styles.
Key Features:
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Evergreen shrub with bright red new growth and glossy green foliage
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White spring flowers and ornamental red berries
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Dense, upright habit suitable for hedges or screens
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Hardy, low-maintenance, and fast-growing
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Ideal for borders, garden features, or specimen planting
Planting & Care:
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; adaptable to most conditions
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Watering: Regular during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature
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Pruning: Trim regularly to maintain shape and encourage new growth
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Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK gardens
Design Ideas:
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Create a vivid hedge or privacy screen with striking red foliage
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Plant as a standalone feature shrub for seasonal colour
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Combine with other evergreens or flowering plants for layered displays
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Suitable for formal or contemporary garden designs
Final Thought:
With its vibrant red young foliage, glossy evergreen leaves, and ornamental berries, Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ provides year-round colour, structure, and low-maintenance charm, making it a favourite for hedging, screens, or garden focal points.
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.