About Photinia Carre Rouge 50 Litre Pot 130-150cm Extra Size
Photinia ‘Carré Rouge’ – Compact Red Photinia with Intense Colour
Photinia ‘Carré Rouge’ is a refined and compact variety of Photinia, prized for its exceptionally bright red new growth and naturally dense habit. The young leaves emerge a vivid, glowing red—often more intense and longer-lasting than traditional ‘Red Robin’—before maturing to a deep, glossy green.
Its compact, upright growth makes it particularly well suited to formal hedging and smaller gardens, where space is more limited but strong colour impact is still desired. The dense foliage forms a neat, structured appearance that can be easily maintained with regular trimming.
In spring, clusters of small white flowers may appear, adding an extra layer of seasonal interest and attracting pollinators.
Ideal for hedging, screening, or feature planting, ‘Carré Rouge’ provides year-round structure combined with repeated flushes of vibrant red growth, especially when lightly pruned.
Thriving in sun or partial shade, it prefers well-drained soil and benefits from a sheltered position to protect young growth from harsh winds.
Bold, compact, and colourful, Photinia ‘Carré Rouge’ is an excellent choice for adding structure and striking seasonal contrast to the garden.
Seasonal Highlights
Spring: Bright red new growth and possible white flowers.
Summer: Glossy green foliage with occasional red flushes.
Autumn: Further red growth after trimming.
Winter: Evergreen structure remains strong.
Key Features
Intense red growth – Brighter than ‘Red Robin’.
Compact habit – Ideal for smaller spaces.
Evergreen – Year-round structure.
Dense foliage – Excellent for hedging.
Low maintenance – Easy to clip and manage.
Perfect For
Hedging – Compact, colourful screening.
Borders – Adds structure and contrast.
Small gardens – Manageable size.
Feature planting – Strong focal colour.
Urban gardens – Suitable for tight spaces.
Growing Tips
Sun/Position: Sun or partial shade; best colour in good light.
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil.
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.
Care: Trim regularly to encourage fresh red growth and maintain shape.
Looks Great With
Griselinia – Contrasting foliage colour.
Elaeagnus – Adds variegation.
Lavender – Softens the base.
Grasses – Adds movement.
Evergreens – Layered hedging schemes.
Plants well with
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