Photinia Hedging Plants
Photinia hedging is a real showstopper, bringing colour and year-round interest to any outdoor space. The hedge is known for its vibrant red new growth, contrasting with the existing, glossy green foliage — particularly in the popular Photinia 'Red Robin' variety. Photinia is a flowering hedge that produces delicate white clusters in the spring, making a striking statement as a living wall, topiary, or even standalone shrub.
Its evergreen leaves, compact growth, and low-maintenance nature make it a favourite for creating stylish privacy screening and borders with minimal pruning. So, whether you're wanting a formal hedge or a natural windbreak to keep dust and noise at bay, a Photinia hedge is a simple way to add character to your garden throughout the seasons.
Why choose Photinia hedging plants?
Brilliant seasonal colour – The fresh red foliage in the spring contrasts beautifully with the mature deep green leaves.
Year-round privacy – As an evergreen species, Photinia hedging keeps its dense, glossy leaves all year — making it an excellent choice for privacy screening.
Easy to shape and maintain – With light pruning, Photinia forms a neat, structured hedge or can be left to grow naturally.
Hardy and adaptable – These hedges thrive in most soil types and grow well in both full sun and partial shade, making them a versatile option for most gardens.
Wildlife-friendly – Photinia produces small white flowers in the spring which attract pollinators, followed by berries that birds love.
Expert tips for planting Photinia hedging
To get the best from your Photinia hedging, choose a well-drained spot with plenty of sunlight, as this encourages the most vibrant red foliage. While it can tolerate some shade, sunshine is needed to bring out more intense colours.
For a dense hedge, space plants 60-90cm apart, giving them enough room to establish without gaps. Gentle pruning in spring and late summer will encourage new growth and keep your hedge looking neat, but avoid heavy pruning in late autumn, as this can reduce its winter hardiness.
We want every hedge to thrive from day one, which is why we offer a 12-month Plant Guarantee. For the best start, we recommend using Rootgrow at the planting stage, along with a nutrient-rich secondary feed like Bonemeal, After Plant Seaweed Bio-stimulant, or After Plant Bio-Active Evergreen Fertiliser. If your Photinia hedge doesn’t establish as you’d hoped, let us know, and we’ll help get it back on track — or replace it if necessary. *Conditions apply.