Photinia Red Robin 65 Litre Pot 250/275cm

Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’

Bold Evergreen Shrub with Fiery Red New Growth

Photinia ‘Red Robin’ is one of the UK’s most popular evergreen shrubs, celebrated for its vibrant red young leaves, which mature to a deep, glossy green. Perfect for hedging, specimen planting, or topiary, it adds year-round structure and seasonal colour to gardens. In spring, it may also produce clusters of small white flowers, adding to its appeal.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:

• Striking flush of bright red new foliage.

• Clusters of small, white flowers in mature specimens.

Summer:

• Leaves turn a rich, glossy green, forming a dense, tidy canopy.

Autumn:

• Some red regrowth may appear after pruning.

• Foliage remains evergreen for winter colour.

Winter:

• Maintains structure and leaf cover, with good wind resistance in sheltered sites.

Structure & Form

• Height & Spread: 3–4 m tall × 2.5–3 m wide if left unpruned

• Habit: Upright, bushy, evergreen shrub

• Foliage: Glossy green when mature; fiery red when young

• Flowers: Creamy-white, held in flat clusters in spring (on untrimmed plants)

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast (30–50 cm/year)

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Full sun or partial shade (best red colour in full sun)

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soils; not prone to lime issues

• Hardiness: RHS H5 – Hardy throughout most of the UK

• Maintenance:

  • Prune in spring/summer to shape and promote red regrowth

  • Avoid pruning in autumn to prevent frost damage on new shoots

  • Feed in early spring for vigorous growth

Why Choose Photinia ‘Red Robin’?

• Stunning Foliage Colour: Brilliant red flushes brighten the garden early in the year

• Low Maintenance: Easy to shape and maintain with occasional pruning

• Evergreen Structure: Adds year-round interest in both formal and informal schemes

• Versatile Use: Ideal as hedging, a free-standing shrub, topiary, or trained as a pleached tree or standard

Photinia Red Robin 65 Litre Pot 250/275cm Grasslands Nursery 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.