Photinia 'red robin'

If you're looking to inject some colour into your landscape, we recommend Photinia 'red robin for a stunning display! The young new growth is red or rust- coloured which contrasts strikingly with the more mature green foliage. It's also very versatile, serving as a statement piece or a hedge for screening. Keep it pruned to maximize the rusty foliage, or leave it to grow and enjoy the masses of puffy white flowers. 

Light requirement: Full sun or part shade. 
Water requirement: Minimal once established, drought tolerant.

Watering frequency: Water frequently when first planted to establish. Applying a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant will help retain soil moisture.
Soil: Well-draining, fertilised soil. 
Skill level: Suits Beginner Green thumb, 
Growth rate: Moderate to fast growth. Mulch and water regularly to establish plant for the first 3 months. Prune as required to promote new growth and maintain shape. Fertilise twice a year with a slow release fertiliser.
Suitable for container gardens: May be able to grow in a container. Choose a pot twice the size of plant and repot when roots become visible underneath.

Mature Height : 1.5-2.5 metres
Mature Width: 1.5 metres

Seasonality: Evergreen

Drought Tolerant: Yes, suits waterwise gardens
Frost Tolerant: Tolerates frost and cool temperatures.
Wind Tolerant: Yes 

Leaf colour: Shades of red/rusty coloured young leaves that turn into dark green as they mature

Leaf Variegation pattern: No

Size of leaf : Oval shaped leaves

Flower Colour: White

Flower Shape: Clusters of flowers with five petals arranged on inflorescences
Flower Fragrance: Not pleasant.
Flower Season: Spring

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