Photinia Red Robin Topiary Ball 50-60cm 18 Litre Pot

Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ – Evergreen Topiary Ball (50–60cm)

Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ is a popular evergreen shrub, here trained into a smart 50–60cm clipped topiary ball. Loved for its glossy green leaves and brilliant flush of crimson-red new growth in spring, this topiary form adds bold colour, structure, and year-round elegance to both traditional and contemporary gardens.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Striking red new shoots burst through, contrasting beautifully with mature green foliage.

• Summer: Glossy deep green leaves maintain a dense, rounded ball.

• Autumn: Occasional flushes of red growth extend seasonal colour.

• Winter: Retains its evergreen foliage, providing reliable cover and structure.

Key Features

• Topiary ball form – Neatly clipped to 50–60cm for instant architectural impact.

• Colourful foliage – Vibrant red new growth against glossy green leaves.

• Evergreen – Year-round colour and structure.

• Hardy and versatile – Thrives in a wide range of UK gardens.

• Low maintenance – Requires only light clipping to keep its ball shape.

Perfect For

• Entrances and patios – Elegant in containers, either singly or as symmetrical pairs.

• Formal borders – Complements clipped hedges and other topiary shapes.

• Modern gardens – Bold colour works well with minimalist planting.

• Mixed designs – Adds structure among flowering perennials and shrubs.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Grows best in full sun to partial shade; strongest red colour in full sun.

• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of conditions.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.

• Care: Clip lightly in summer to encourage fresh red shoots and maintain shape. Feed annually for lush foliage. Water well if container-grown.

Looks Great With

• Other topiary – Pair with Box, Bay, or Ilex crenata balls for variety.

• Flowering shrubs – Camellias or Hydrangeas add seasonal softness.

• Grasses – Festuca or Miscanthus contrast with bold red growth.

• Spring bulbs – Tulips or Daffodils beneath extend colour at entrances.

Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ Ball (50–60cm) is a hardy, evergreen topiary feature, offering vibrant red spring growth, glossy green foliage, and year-round structure. Perfect for patios, entrances, and borders, it adds instant style with minimal maintenance.

Photinia Red Robin Topiary Ball 50-60cm 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.