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PHOTINIA x fraseri 'Red Robin'
Bright scarlet-bronze new growth
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLeaves 10-20cm (4-8in) long
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White
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Height5m (16ft)
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Spread4m (13ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubUpright, relatively compact shrub
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
PHOTINIA x fraseri 'Red Robin'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowUltimate size in 10-20 yearsPests & DiseasesLeaf spot, powdery mildew, fireblight.Place of originGarden origin from USA. This cultivar from New Zealand
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginSerrulate
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Photinia - Growing Guide
5m (16ft)
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ABIES koreana
Korean fir
Available from £15.00
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AGAPANTHUS
African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
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BERBERIS darwinii
Darwin's barberry
Available from £16.00
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CORDYLINE australis
New Zealand cabbage palm
Available from £14.00
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COTONEASTER lacteus
Available from £13.50
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CYNARA cardunculus
Cardoon
Available from £14.00
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ELAEAGNUS x ebbingei
Available from £14.50
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HEDERA colchica 'Sulphur Heart'
Persian ivy, Bullock's heart ivy
Available from £16.00
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LAVANDULA
Lavender
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LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Hidcote'
Common lavender
Available from £10.50
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LONICERA japonica 'Halliana'
Japanese honeysuckle
Available from £18.00
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LONICERA periclymenum 'Belgica'
Early Dutch honeysuckle
Available from £18.00
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MAGNOLIA 'Red as Red'
Available from £70.00
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PHOTINIA
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Available from £18.00
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PRUNUS cerasifera 'Nigra'
Black-leaf plum, Blaze
Available from £75.00
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PRUNUS lusitanica
Portugal laurel
Available from £12.50
PRUNUS lusitanica 'Variegata'
Portugal laurel
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RHODODENDRON augustinii
Available from £27.50
UNCINIA rubra
Useful extras...
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50