Further Information

You'll see our recommended planting densities for each size and root type listed in the product grid. We suggest that you use these as a guide, taking into consideration how long you're willing to wait to see your finished hedge. As a rough indication bare roots can be planted at anything from 3 to 7 per metre and cell grown between 4 and 6 - the higher densities here would need to be planted in a double staggered row or zig-zag.

For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section.

Pruning Advice

As this plant is a dwarf variety it is also slow growing so just one quick trim in spring will set this up for the long Summer ahead, perhaps a quick tidy up in Autumn just to leave a good shape for the Winter. It is hardy but slightly prone to frost damage and in particular young plants benefit from frost protection in the first year - or plant in Spring.

Delivery & Returns

Everything you need to know about your delivery: Free delivery - this is available on most orders when you reach a minimum order value for your packaging type which is based on the size and quantity of plants that you order. Details are in the delivery information table below.

Packaging Type	Standard Delivery Charge	Minimum Order Values for FREE Delivery
Boxes (Bare roots and pots up to and inc 7.5L)	£7.99 delivery charge (orders up to £60)	Orders of £60 and over - FREE
Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc)	£60 delivery charge (orders up to £350)	Orders of £350 and over - FREE
Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery)	£450 delivery charge (orders up to £1500)	Orders of £1500 and over - FREE

Nominated Day Delivery – Choose a day that suits you for your delivery. If nominated delivery is available on the products you’ve chosen, you’ll be able to select this option at checkout. Fees for this will depend on the product selected and your delivery address.

For full delivery information, including geographical exceptions, see our delivery page

Photinia 'Little Red Robin' Photinia x fraseri 'Little Red Robin'

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This is a compact and slow growing version of the really popular evergreen hedging plant Photinia x fraseri Red Robin, and is great for hedging at about 1m height.

EVERGREEN
SLOW GROWING
COLOURFUL FOLIAGE

Planting Conditions: Any normal, moist soil, sun or partial shade, exposed or sheltered, inland and coastal
Growth Rate: Slow | 8-15cm a year
Height: Will grow to around 1m at maturity
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Photinia 'Little Red Robin' Hedge Plants Description

If anything the new leaves on this evergreen hedging variety are even more bright red than on the Red Robin plant and as a result, it makes a great impact when smothered in new growth in Spring and Summer - and continues to look quite red right through Winter.

Everything about this plant is a smaller version of Red Robin, with smaller leaves and a smaller plant with a bushier habit (so not quite as loose a shape as its big brother), making it ideal as a low growing & colourful hedge.

What are root types?

Root types explained.

Bare root
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
Pot grown
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
Root ball
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
Instant
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hedging troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.