Photinia Red Robin 18 Litre Pot

Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin' – Vibrant Evergreen Foliage with Year-Round Appeal

Photinia 'Red Robin' is a popular evergreen shrub known for its striking red new growth that matures to a glossy dark green. This versatile plant offers both ornamental beauty and practical structure, making it ideal for hedging, screening, or as a bold standalone shrub. Supplied here in a generous 18-litre pot, it's already well-established and ready to make an instant impact in the garden.

Whether clipped into a formal hedge or left to grow naturally, 'Red Robin' brings strong colour contrast, low-maintenance appeal, and year-round interest to borders, containers, or architectural plantings.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:

• Bursts of bright red new leaves emerge, creating a fiery contrast against mature green foliage.

• Small clusters of creamy-white flowers may appear in late spring, particularly on unpruned specimens.

Summer:

• Foliage matures to a rich, glossy green.

• Responds well to trimming to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.

Autumn:

• New red shoots may emerge again with autumn warmth, especially in milder climates.

• Evergreen leaves maintain colour and form into the colder months.

Winter:

• Holds glossy green foliage throughout winter, offering structure and screening even when other plants fade.

Structure & Form

• Height: Can reach 3–4 m if left unpruned; easily maintained at 1.5–2.5 m

• Spread: 2–3 m over time

• Form: Upright, bushy, and dense – ideal for hedging or freestanding form

• Foliage: Oval, leathery leaves with vivid red new growth maturing to dark green

• Flowers: Small white flowers in late spring (if not trimmed)

Ideal for Landscaping Uses

• Evergreen Hedging: A vibrant alternative to laurel or yew, with colourful seasonal interest

• Screening & Privacy: Excellent as a tall backdrop or visual barrier

• Structural Focal Point: Makes a bold feature in borders or large containers

• Formal or Informal Gardens: Takes well to pruning for topiary, cones, or clean shapes

• Coastal & Urban Gardens: Tolerant of pollution, pruning, and exposed sites

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Full sun to light shade (best colour in sun)

• Soil: Moist but well-drained soil of most types; avoid waterlogging

• Hardiness: RHS H5 – hardy in most of the UK

• Watering: Water well in dry spells during first season

• Pruning: Lightly trim in spring and late summer to encourage red regrowth and control size

• Feeding: Mulch annually in spring; a general-purpose feed helps boost colour

Why Choose Photinia 'Red Robin' in an 18-Litre Pot?

• Instant Impact: Supplied as a well-established plant, ready to transform your space

• Bold Foliage Colour: Red new growth adds a dynamic splash of colour

• Year-Round Structure: Evergreen presence for hedging, screening, or standalone use

• Low Maintenance: Hardy, adaptable, and easy to shape

• Versatile Use: Suitable for both formal and informal styles

Photinia Red Robin 18 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth White Evergreen

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.