Photinia (Standard) Red Robin

Product Description

Photinia Fraseri (Standard) Red Robin Arguably the most well-known of its species, ' Red Robin' is an attractive & much-loved evergreen shrub. Our standard variety has been expertly trained into a standard (lollipop) shape, to provide a striking architectural & formal effect in any garden or patio. The glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round interest & structure, but it looks its best during spring & early summer when the young leaves emerge scarlet red. The Spring foliage is complemented by rounded clusters of creamy white flowers too, while the leaves mature to a light green later in the season.' Red Robin' is easy to grow & is a low maintenance specimen plant. A great option for beginner gardeners or smaller gardens, as it thrives as a neat & compact shrub. If you give it a quick prune every year, this will help it maintain it's best two-tone colours & encourage more red growth. This versatile shrub will happily grow in the sun, partial shade & in virtually any soil type. Alternatively, plant it in woodland areas & shrubberies for its striking colour. Being reliable & unfussy makes ' Red Robin' the perfect shrub for every kind of garden, whether grown as a standard tree or in a large patio container. For a modern & symmetrical look, you can buy two standard varieties & grow in pots on either side of a doorway, entrance or pathway. Height & spread: 301cm+.;