Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin'
Hedging Photinia Red Robin
Vibrant bright red young foliage matures to glossy green. White flowers in spring. Popular for colourful formal hedging.
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01672 861883Hedging Photinia Red Robin (Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin') is a fast-growing evergreen hedging species that combines year-round structure with stunning bright red new growth. Regular trimming encourages frequent flushes of red foliage, keeping the hedge colourful throughout the growing season.
Evergreen — glossy dark green foliage with vivid red new growth
Available in a range of heights for immediate or long-term planting
Fast-growing and vigorous — establishes quickly
Regular trimming encourages flushes of bright red foliage
Hardy and adaptable, thrives in most soil types and conditions
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View Stock & PricesHedging Photinia Red Robin (Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin') is one of the most popular and versatile evergreen hedging species available. Prized for its stunning bright red new growth that appears in flushes throughout the growing season, Photinia creates a hedge that offers both year-round structure and seasonal colour.
When maintained as a hedge, Photinia Red Robin produces a dense, well-branched screen with glossy dark green mature foliage punctuated by vivid red new shoots. Regular trimming encourages frequent flushes of the striking red growth, keeping the hedge colourful from spring through autumn. The mature foliage is a handsome, glossy dark green.
Photinia is fully hardy in most of the UK and grows vigorously, typically adding 30-50cm per year. It thrives in most soil types, performs well in full sun to partial shade, and handles urban conditions.