PHOTINIA FRASERI RED ROBIN

Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’ is a hybrid evergreen known for its stunning seasonal beauty and ability to transform a garden with a burst of color. This variety is prized primarily for its new growth, which emerges with an intense bright red color, gradually fading to dark green as the leaves mature. The plant is particularly suitable for ornamental gardens, hedges and as a decorative element in borders. ‘Red Robin’ leaves are lanceolate, leathery and glossy, with a fascinating color transition that makes them unique: the bright red of the new shoots is the main point of interest, followed by the dark, glossy green of the adult leaves. The plant maintains this decorative appearance throughout the growing season, adding dynamism and color to the landscape. Growth is dense and compact, with branches that develop harmoniously to form a dense hedge or a particularly scenic single specimen.
Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’ can reach heights of up to 3 meters, with a spread that varies between 1.5 and 2 meters, if left to grow freely. This makes it ideal both for creating informal hedges and for being used as a solitary specimen in the garden. Regular pruning can be done to maintain a more compact shape or to stimulate more vigorous growth of new red shoots.
Flowering, which occurs in spring, is another aspect not to be underestimated. ‘Red Robin’ produces small white flowers, gathered in panicle inflorescences, which are pleasant for their delicate scent and attract pollinating insects. Although the flowers are not the main element of interest of the plant, they contribute to enrich the spring season with a note of freshness.
Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’ is a very resistant plant, which adapts to a wide range of soils, as long as they are well-drained. It prefers a sunny or semi-shaded position, which best enhances the red color of the new leaves. It is wind and salt resistant, making it perfect for coastal gardens, but it also grows well inland. It tolerates light frosts well, but in areas with harsh winters it may be necessary to protect it or plant it in a more sheltered position.
With its beauty, ease of maintenance and ability to provide colour all year round, Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’ is an ideal choice for those looking to add a lively and decorative touch to the garden, whether as a single plant or as part of a hedge or larger arrangement.