PHOTINIA X FRASEREI LITTLE RED ROBIN

Photinia x fraseri ‘Little Red Robin’ is a compact and hardy variety of Photinia that stands out for its decorative beauty and its ability to offer an abundant growth of new red leaves. This cultivar is perfect for those looking for a low-maintenance plant that will add color and vitality to small gardens, borders, hedges or even as a container plant.
The leaves of ‘Little Red Robin’ are lanceolate and glossy, with an incredible bright red color that appears on the new shoots. As the red color ages, it gradually turns to dark green, creating a fascinating and dynamic contrast that lasts throughout the growing season. The plant is appreciated for its ability to offer a continuous display of new red shoots, which guarantee a show of color from spring to fall.
With a compact, rounded growth habit, Photinia ‘Little Red Robin’ reaches a height of around 1.2–1.5 metres and a spread of 1–1.5 metres, making it ideal for smaller gardens or for use in mixed borders and low hedges. The dense, compact form is perfect for creating informal hedges or planting in groups for a stronger visual impact.
Flowering occurs in spring, with small white flowers clustered in panicles. Although the flowers are not the main decorative feature, they add a pleasant touch of freshness to the garden, attracting bees and other pollinating insects. The flowering, together with the colour of the new shoots, makes this variety particularly interesting throughout the season.
Photinia x fraseri ‘Little Red Robin’ is an easy plant to grow and maintain. Suitable for well-drained soil and favouring a sunny or semi-shaded position, this cultivar is resistant to wind and salt, making it perfect for coastal gardens and windy environments. Although it tolerates colder climates, in areas with very hard frosts it is advisable to protect it during the winter or plant it in a more sheltered position.
With its hardiness, the bright color of its new leaves and the ease of growth, Photinia x fraseri ‘Little Red Robin’ is an ideal choice for those looking for an ornamental plant that adds color and interest throughout the year, without requiring much maintenance.