Red Robin Photinia (Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin')
Red Robin Photinia (Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin') is a striking evergreen shrub with vivid red new growth in spring. Excellent as a hedge or specimen shrub in commercial and residential projects.
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Specifications
- Height: All sizes available
- Sunlight: Sun to partial shade
- Watering: Moderate watering
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Frost resistance: Hardy to -15°C
Use in landscaping projects
Photinia 'Red Robin' (Photinia × fraseri) is valued for its bright red young shoots, which appear in spring and after every trim. It is used for colourful hedges, screens, tall borders, as a solitary shrub or trained as a standard, in residential developments, at company headquarters and in commercial spaces. Combined with cherry laurel or thuja, it creates hedges with colour accents.
Planting and spacing
For hedges, 2–3 plants per linear metre are planted. It prefers sunny or partly shaded sites and well-drained soils. In regions with harsh winters, plant it in sites sheltered from cold winds.
Care and maintenance
Trimming two or three times a year stimulates new red shoots. The plant is hardy to about -15°C; in very cold winters the tips may be damaged but recover in spring. In wet summers leaf spot may appear, so well-drained soil and enough spacing for air circulation are recommended.
Frequently asked questions
How do you keep the red colour of Photinia 'Red Robin'?
By regular trimming: after each trim the plant produces new red shoots, so 2–3 trims a year keep the colour intense.
How many Photinia plants are needed per metre of hedge?
Usually 2–3 plants per linear metre, depending on plant size.
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