Photinia 'Little Red Robin' is a compact, low, slow-growing version of the classic Photinia Red Robin- an evergreen favourite. We've dedicated time and care into growing your pot grown plant, so it arrives looking stunningly new and healthy.̴Ì?Find out more
About Photinia 'Little Red Robin'
The leaves on 'Little Red Robin' are slightly more vivid and the shades of bright red are more dominant than in the Red Robin. Everything in general is quite a lot smaller, making it the perfect, colourful plant where small shrubs are desired- or for filling in those little bare gaps around the garden.
Little Red Robin leaves are a bit smaller than Red Robin but is still rather compact and has a bushy nature. It will reach up to 1m high once mature.
Key Features
We recommend planting Photinia 'Little Red Robin' in any normal, but moist soil, and in an exposed/sheltered position in the sun or partial shade.
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Growth rate: Slow (10-20cm per year)
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Ideal height: 0.5m+ Small
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Soil type: Normal
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Exposure: Exposed, sheltered
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Aspect: Full sun, semi-shade
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Evergreen foliage? Yes
Pruning & Care
As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it into a bigger pot or the ground. Just ensure you give it plenty of water and it gets enough soon. Please ensure you don't leave it for too long, however, as you don't want the roots becoming root bound.
This is a dwarf variety of Red Robin with a slow growing habit, meaning it is rather low maintenance. You should only need to give it a quick trim during Spring (setting it up for the Summer), as well as a tidy up in Autumn if needed.
Please note, we do recommend protecting the plants from frost as they're rather prone to damage (especially young plants).
How To Plant Pot Grown Photinia Little Red Robin
- Prepare the soil by mixing in some compost. Dig the hole- this will have to be about twice the width of the root system, but the same depth.
- Remove the plant from its pot by placing one hand on the base of the plant, and the other at the bottom of the pot. Wriggle the pot away gently.
- Untangle the roots a little as they may be clumped together.
- Place the plant into the hole, ensuring the base of the stem is level with the surface of the soil. Follow this with backfilling the hole with your soil mix, and patting down to lightly secure.
- When you're done, thoroughly water the plant. Ensure you regularly water throughout its first year, as the plant needs plenty to be able to settle down, recover, and establish.