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How to Grow Photinia Red Robin

Updated: Sep 7, 2022

HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR PHOTINIAS?

It is expected to reach a final height of 1.5 and spread of 1.5m and is said to take 10–20 years to achieve this.

This plant currently measures around 52cm height and 66cm spread.

It prefers moist but well drained soil that is acidic or neutral.

Keep the area around the base of the plant free from weeds and grass.

It has a hardiness rating of H5 meaning that it is hardy in most places in the UK even in severe winters tolerating temperatures between -15 and -10C.


PHOTINIA RED ROBIN: A VERSATILE PLANT

As mentioned before it is an evergreen that has glossy green leaves all year round with new growth that turns bright red in spring.

A Photinia is low maintenance hardy evergreen that is has stunning red foliage making it attractive in borders or used as hedging or screens.

It is a very versatile plant, and can be grown alone in containers, as a hedge against a wall or fence.

HOW TO CARE FOR PHOTINIA RED ROBIN?

Once it is established a Photinia red robin will more or less look after itself.

It rarely requires watering and will tolerate moderate drought, and will grow on average ground without the need of any additional feeds.

for younger plants though up to two years old, it is best to water if the conditions become dry.

It will need pruning once or twice a year to keep its shape and size depending on your location.

Photinia Red Robin is lime tolerant so will grow nearly anywhere in the united Kingdom

PHOTINIA LITTLE RED ROBIN

A true miniature version of the traditional Red Robin With Brilliant red young foliage from Spring onwards, becoming glossy green.

Height & Spread: 1.5m X 1.5m.

Planting: Soak the root-ball before planting. Plant in a hole twice the diameter of the root-ball or pot. Mix an organic soil improver and general fertiliser with the infill soil. water regularly until established.

Aftercare: Clip in early Summer to encourage fresh young red foliage.

WHERE TO BUY PHOTINIA RED ROBIN?

Photinia Red Robin is lime tolerant, so it can grow almost everywhere throughout the United Kingdom. Hedgeplants is the best hedging nursery in the UK. They have Troughs range, Readybag Range, Panels & Screens and 20 different types of Products. Hedging deliveries are managed and undertaken by their preferred pallet delivery network. Most of the deliveries can be made within 3 days of receiving your order. In addition, for larger orders we can arrange a dedicated truck delivery at cost price.



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