100/125cm Root Ball Photinia Red Robin (Photinia x fraseri Red Robin)
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Photinia Red Robin is a beautiful evergreen hedge that showcases glossy, red leaves in the spring before maturing into stunning dark green foliage further on in the year.
£28.14
£23.45
Description
Photinia is the perfect hedge when looking for year-round interest in your garden. Popping up intricate, white flowers along with bold, scarlet leaves in spring (which deepen into a dark green), Red Robin will heartily attract attention in your garden. Best yet, wildlife are attracted to the plant too, with its wonderful berries that burst through from autumn to winter.
Photinia has an average growth rate of 30cm per year, and can easily be kept up to a height of 4m tall. We do not recommend the Red Robin where extra privacy is required, however, as the plant is not particularly dense growing.
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| Price | £23.45 |
|---|---|
| Plant Size | 100/125cm |
| Root Type | Root Balls |
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Key Features
Photinia Red Robin generally prefers a sunny home; however, it will still grow well in partial shade, and a well-drained soil is best to enable it to exceedingly thrive. It is a frost-resiliant plant, but young plants must be protected in the winter. Red Robin may have the occassional leaf drop, meaning you will need to carefully prune back, and apply a slow-release fertiliser during spring.
| Growth Rate | Average (20-40cm per year) |
| Ideal Height | 2.5m+ Tall |
| Soil Type | Normal |
| Exposure | Exposed, inland |
| Aspect | Full sun, semi-shade |
| Evergreen Foliage? | Yes |
Pruning & Care
Photinia Red Robin should generally be trimmed to a formal hedge shape in late Winter, as well as early Spring. However, if you wish, you can also leave it to grow informally and just trim down the width and height when need be.
Planting Guide
- If you're not ready to plant straight away, your root balls will need to be kept moist and in a cool, dark room (i.e., garage or shed). Ideally, they should be planted straight away, but can last up to 3 days or so.
- Dig a hole that is several inches wider than the root ball, but about the same depth. Soak the hole with water, and sprinkle a thin layer of RootGrow at the bottom, if using.
- Ensure the root ball has been given plenty of water, then put the damp root ball into the soil, and begin backfilling with soil. Check the base of the stem is level with the surface of the soil, or just under.
- Firm the soil down lightly, then give the plant a good watering.
- Like all plants, it will need to be kept free of weeds and given plenty of water- its first year after planting is vital, as the plant needs enough resources to be able to settle down, recover, and establish.
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