A hardy and fast-growing hedging plant with vibrant red new growth
Photinia x Fraseri 'Red Robin'
Photinia `Red Robin' is a fast-growing hedging plant. It has deep green leaves most of the year except for the new growth which is a vibrant red. Photinia is used to create a hedge in a hurry, mature plants can grow 1 metre per year and a newly planted hedge will grow to 1.5 metres within 2 years.
Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’ is a tough plant that will grow from the coast to inland and handles heavy frost and heat with no issues. It is for these reasons it is popular as a hedge, once established it is pretty much bullet proof. Photinia flower in spring with large sprays of small creamy white flowers that have a strong perfume. The vibrant red of the new foliage is a real feature.
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Height & Width |
Left to grow unclipped they can grow up to 6 metres X 2 plus metres. When trained as a hedge they can be kept down to a managable height of a couple of metres tall X 1 metre wide. |
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Flowers and Fruit |
Flowers in spring to early summer with clusters of small creamy white flowers. |
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Aspect |
Full sun to part shade. In full sun they red foliage is more prominent. |
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Soil Type |
Wide range of soil types. |
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Maintenance |
Trim to train as a hedge 3 to 4 times a year. As the hedge grows trim to shape. |
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Planting Rates |
For hedges plant at 1 to 1.5 metre centres. |
| Size | 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 |
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