Photinia Red Robin Full Standard 25 Litre Pot 8/10 cm Girth

Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ – Full Standard

Bold, evergreen, and architectural, the full standard form of Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ is a stunning way to introduce structure and year-round colour into the garden. Trained with a clear stem and a rounded crown, it brings instant impact and elegance, perfect for formal entrances, patios, terraces, or avenues.

The glossy foliage is its greatest feature: young leaves flush a vivid scarlet-red in spring, gradually maturing to deep green, with repeated bursts of red growth after light pruning. In late spring, clusters of small white flowers may appear, adding another layer of seasonal interest.

With its smart lollipop shape, ‘Red Robin’ Full Standard works beautifully as a pair in pots flanking a doorway, or planted along pathways where its formality and colour can be fully appreciated. Evergreen and hardy, it requires little more than occasional clipping to maintain its neat outline.

Growing conditions:

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Aspect: Hardy across the UK; tolerates urban conditions

• Care: Low-maintenance; prune lightly in spring or summer to maintain crown shape and encourage fresh red growth

Key features:

• Full standard lollipop form with clear stem and rounded crown

• Evergreen with vivid red new foliage maturing to green

• Occasional white spring flowers

• Hardy, adaptable, and low-maintenance

• Stem height: usually 1.8–2m