 | This is a marvellous alternative choice for an evergreen hedge because of its brilliant red glossy young leaves, which give a spectacular display in spring and summer before maturing to dark green. It's not a particularly dense shrub, so it has some movement in the breeze - attractive for many sites but not recommended where a security hedge is required. It develops clusters of small white flowers in mid and late spring, sometimes followed by red fruit - but it is the spring foliage that sets this hedging shrub apart.
Its growth rate is average, growing approx 30cm each year. Photinia should be trimmed to a formal hedge shape in spring and summer or can be left informal, just being trimmed down in height and width when needed. It prefers a sunny site but will tolerate partial shade and although frost hardy young plants should be protected in winter. It will do well in any well drained soil.
Photinia can be prone to leaf drop - if this happens, prune it back but dont cut into leafless wood and apply a slow release fertiliser in spring and water if necessary and you will be rewarded with vigorous bright new growth.
Prices shown are the price per plant. Recommended planting densities are shown but this is very much a matter of choice and you can increase or reduce the density depending on your level of patience. See also our Advice section on Planting Density on the right hand side of our website.
For topiary items, shown at the bottom of this listing, we have shown the prices for a range of Photinia standards. The sizes shown are approximate (but they're very close) and if you order more than one plant we will do our best to select good matches but do not absolutely guarantee perfectly matched plants. If you do want perfectly matched plants, please check with us by phone before ordering. We also have a Topiary section near the top of the right hand menu where you'll see a full listing of all the topiary species and shapes we sell and advice on topiary trimming. Our 50cm clear stem plants are often described as Quarter Standards, our 100cm clear stems are Half Standards and our 180/240cm clear stem are Full Standards. The variety Little Red Robin has even brighter green, smaller leaves - both varieties make fantastic topiary.
Pot grown plants are available all year round. Root Ball plants are only available from mid-October to mid-April.
Our website will automatically discount on all orders (other than those for discounted packs). Over £250 plus vat the discount is 5% and it increases to 12.5% on higher value orders. The shopping cart section will also calculate for you how much more you would need to spend to get a higher discount. Just "add to cart" to see how much discount applies.
Fantastic new range of Topiary recently launched.
12.5% OFF ORDERS OVER £1000
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