Hedges Direct 
Topiary Ball Photinia Fraseri 'Carre Rouge' - 40/45cm - 10L Pot Photinia x Fraseri 'Carre Rouge'
Out of stock
Key Features
EVERGREEN
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS FLOWERS (White)
COLOURFUL FOLIAGE
Seasonal Availablity
- JAN
- FEB
- MAR
- APR
- MAY
- JUN
- JUL
- AUG
- SEP
- OCT
- NOV
- DEC
Description
Add striking colour and refined structure to your outdoor space with Photinia fraseri ‘Carré Rouge’, beautifully shaped into a 40–45cm topiary ball. A more compact and richly coloured alternative to the popular ‘Red Robin’, this elegant evergreen shrub features brilliant crimson-red new shoots that mature to deep green, creating vivid seasonal contrast and year-round appeal.
Expertly trained for instant impact, this 10L topiary Photinia ‘Carré Rouge’ is perfect for framing entrances, patios, or garden pathways. With its dense growth, glossy leaves, and exceptional cold and shade tolerance, it offers both formality and vibrant colour in one hardy, easy-care plant.
– Intense crimson-red new leaves provide a bold splash of colour.
– Naturally bushier and smaller than ‘Red Robin’, ideal for topiary.
– Retains glossy green foliage through every season.
– 40–45cm ball adds instant structure and elegance.
– Thrives in a range of soils and tolerates pruning, shade, and fro
Position: Full sun or partial shade; brighter light enhances red foliage.
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially in containers; do not let dry out.
Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage strong growth.
Pruning: Lightly trim in late spring or midsummer to maintain a neat, rounded form.
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK; withstands frost and wind once established.
Q: What makes ‘Carré Rouge’ different from ‘Red Robin’?
A: It’s more compact, with smaller leaves and deeper red new growth, making it ideal for topiary and smaller spaces.
Q: How tall will it grow?
A: Maintained as a 40–45cm ball, with overall height (including stem and pot) of approx. 80–100cm.
Q: Can it be grown in a pot?
A: Yes – it’s perfect for containers, doorways, patios, and terraces.
Q: Does it need protection in winter?
A: No, it’s fully hardy, though sheltering from strong cold winds helps preserve young red foliage.
Vital Plant Information
Reviews
Plant Guarantee
Hedges Direct always supplies quality plants, however we know that sometimes plants have a mind of their own. With the Hedges Direct Green Guarantee, we've got you covered. Our 12-month guarantee is our 100% promise to you, that you can buy with complete confidence, that if any plants fail within 12 months, we will replace them when the guarantee conditions are met.
-
Step 1
Root Grow & Fertiliser
Ensure you buy root grow and fertiliser with your plants at the time of purchase
-
Step 2
Prepare Your Planting Area
Make sure your planting area is in good condition and suitable for planting
-
Step 3
Plant & Feed
Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly