• Wide view of a nursery with numerous Photinia 'Red Robin' plants, showcasing their lush red new growth and mature green leaves, suitable for both residential and commercial landscaping.
  • Close-up of young Photinia 'Red Robin' plants displaying a mix of red and green foliage, ideal for adding color contrast in garden designs and landscaping projects.
  • Long row of Photinia 'Red Robin' plants at a nursery, showing off their vibrant red and green leaves under a sunny sky, perfect for hedges and privacy screens in gardens.
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Photinia Red Robyn

Photinia Red Robyn

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Why we love this plant!

A popular screening and hedging plant with bright red new foliage that matures to glossy green, creating year-round visual appeal. Its dense growth habit provides shelter for small birds, making it a good option for privacy hedges, windbreaks, and wildlife-friendly gardens in South East Queensland.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Moderate watering; requires regular moisture during establishment, then tolerates short dry periods.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying organic mulch helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • A balanced fertiliser can be applied in spring to promote healthy growth.

Pruning preferences:

  • A light prune after flowering can help maintain shape and encourage dense growth.

Good to Know:

  • Provides shelter and nesting sites for small birds such as Wrens and Silvereyes (Zosterops lateralis).

Plant Details
Common uses: Privacy screening, Border planting, Attractive foliage, Seasonal colour, Low maintenance garden, Robust/Hardy, Wind protection, Feature plant, Textural interest, and Wow! factor
Expected Height Range: 2 m - 3 m
Spread Range: 2 m - 3 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade
Flower Season/s: Spring and Summer
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: A cultivated hybrid, resulting from a cross between Photinia glabra and Photinia serratifolia. Photinia glabra is native to Japan, while Photinia serratifolia is native to China. In their natural habitats, these species are typically found in forested areas, thriving in well-drained soils with access to full sun to partial shade.
Leaf information: Glossy, dark green leaves with striking red new growth and a slightly wavy edge.
Preferred Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soils, adapting to sandy, loamy, or clay conditions, with moderate moisture for best growth.
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