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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 -
Height5m (16ft) -
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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
PHOTINIA x fraseri 'Red Robin'
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Additional Features
Good to knowUltimate size in 10-20 years
Pests & DiseasesLeaf spot, powdery mildew, fireblight.
Place of originGarden origin from USA. This cultivar from New Zealand -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Lanceolate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning 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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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Photinia - Growing Guide
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5m (16ft)
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4m (13ft) |
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Useful extras...
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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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