- Photinia ‘Red Robin’ has wonderful foliage colour and is a versatile shrub making it a popular addition to the garden
- It can cope with hard pruning so can be trimmed to form an attractive hedge
- The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
What you need to know:
- Plant Type: Evergreen, bushy, hardy shrub
- Flowers: Large, creamy white in April/May
- Height: 2.5-4m (8-12’)
- Spread: 2.5-4m (8-12’)
- Position: Full sun, partial shade
- Soil Type: Moist, well drained
Caring for your plant:
- This is sometimes caught by late spring frosts, and some shelter is advisable
- You get the best foliage colour by planting in full sun
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
- If you shorten the stems of established specimens by up to 15cm (6in) - to just above an outward-facing bud - it will encourage a profusion of bright young foliage in late-spring or summer
