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photinia x fraseri red robin (hedging)

Photinia 'Red Robin' is the most well-known of its species. It is admired for its springtime display of vivid scarlet leaves. Even with hard pruning, this vibrant RHS AGM cultivar may produce an effective evergreen hedge. A striking two-tone effect results from the shiny young leaves and red stalks contrasting with the established green foliage lower on the plant. Round clusters of creamy white flowers complement the spring foliage. This well-liked evergreen shrub can be grown as a

Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit, and is rightly popular for its brilliant red young foliage. This hardy, evergreen shrub produces clusters of dainty white flowers in spring, followed by small red berries. Regular pruning allows ?Red Robin? to be maintained as an attractive feature, adding interest to borders all year round. In sheltered positions, this versatile shrub is also useful as an evergreen hedge. Height and spread: up to 4m (13?).

Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' produces a dazzling display of young scarlet foliage in spring which, along with the crimson stems, contrasts fabulously with the mature green foliage further down the plant.