Photinia Red Robin Parachute Bush 35 Litre Pot 90/110cm

Photinia × Fraseri ‘Red Robin’ Parachute Bush – 90/110cm (35 Litre Pot) – Vivid Foliage & Architectural Form

Bring a burst of bold colour and structure to your garden with the Photinia Red Robin Parachute Bush. Standing at an established 90/110cm and grown in a generous 35-litre pot, this striking evergreen shrub features a unique “parachute” form — a clear stem topped with a broad, rounded canopy of vibrant foliage. Its glossy red new growth matures to deep green, providing year-round interest and vibrant seasonal contrast. Perfect for patios, entrances, and mixed borders, this Photinia variety delivers architectural elegance with minimal maintenance.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring: Fiery red new shoots emerge, creating a spectacular early-season display.
Summer: Foliage matures to a rich, glossy green while holding structural form.
Autumn: Maintains shape and colour with occasional flushes of red growth.
Winter: Evergreen canopy stays full and neat, providing consistent structure.

Key Features

• Foliage: Glossy, oval leaves with vivid red young growth turning lush green.

• Form: Distinctive “parachute” canopy – ideal as a focal point or paired in entrances.

• Growth Rate: Moderate; can be trimmed lightly to maintain desired shape.

• Flowers: Clusters of small white flowers in late spring, followed by red berries in autumn (on mature plants).

Ideal For

• Containers & Patios – Stunning in large planters for year-round impact.

• Entrances & Pathways – Use in pairs to frame doorways or gateposts.

• Mixed Borders – Adds height, colour contrast, and evergreen structure.

• Modern & Formal Gardens – Sleek, sculptural form suits both contemporary and traditional spaces.

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; best colour in full sun.

• Soil: Moist but well-drained soil; tolerant of a range of types.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in most UK regions.

• Maintenance: Low; prune once or twice a year to shape.

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment, especially in pots.

Why Choose the Photinia Red Robin Parachute Bush?

• Unique architectural form with instant garden presence

• Eye-catching red foliage for dramatic seasonal contrast

• Evergreen and low-maintenance for year-round appeal

• Great for patios, entrances, and ornamental planting schemes

This Photinia Red Robin Parachute Bush is a bold, beautiful choice for adding year-round colour, structure, and form to any outdoor space. Whether used in containers or planted in beds, its showy foliage and tidy silhouette make it an effortless standout.