Red Robin Topiary – Photinia Fraseri Red Robin

£49.79£399.79

Photinia X Fraseri ‘Red Robin’ is a versatile and visually pleasing plant species that lends itself beautifully to the art of topiary. With its striking red young leaves that mature to a glossy green, and its hardy nature, Red Robin makes a fantastic topiary choice for both residential and public spaces in the UK.

Red Robin Topiary (Photinia X Fraseri ‘Red Robin’)

Photinia X Fraseri ‘Red Robin’ is a versatile and visually pleasing plant species that lends itself beautifully to the art of topiary. With its striking red young leaves that mature to a glossy green, and its hardy nature, Red Robin makes a fantastic topiary choice for both residential and public spaces in the UK.

Why Red Robin Makes a Great Topiary Choice

Vibrant Foliage: The bright red new growth of the Red Robin provides a striking contrast to its mature, deep green leaves, giving a unique aesthetic quality to any topiary design.

Versatility: Red Robin’s dense, robust growth habit and responsive nature to pruning make it suitable for a wide range of topiary shapes, from classic lollipop trees and balls to cones and more creative designs.

Resilience: Red Robin is a hardy plant, capable of withstanding the UK’s varied climate conditions, making it a reliable choice for topiary.

Year-Round Interest: As an evergreen, Red Robin ensures that your topiary maintains its appeal throughout the year.

Comparison to Other Topiary Options

Red Robin holds several unique advantages when compared to other topiary plant options:

Distinctive Colour: The striking red new foliage of Red Robin sets it apart from many other topiary plants, providing a visual appeal that is unmatched.

Versatility in Design: Red Robin responds exceptionally well to shaping and trimming, allowing for a wider variety of topiary designs.

Year-Round Beauty: Unlike deciduous species, Red Robin retains its foliage all year round, ensuring your topiary maintains its charm in every season.

Red Robin Topiary in the UK Climate

Red Robin thrives in the UK’s temperate climate. Its hardiness allows it to withstand cooler winters, and it adapts well to various soil types and light conditions, making it an excellent topiary choice for gardens across the UK.

Features or Requirements

Although Red Robin is quite tolerant, it prefers well-drained soil and locations with full sun to partial shade. An annual spring feed with a general-purpose fertiliser will help maintain its vigorous growth and striking colours.

Although resistant to most pests and diseases, Red Robin can be susceptible to leaf spot, so regular inspection and appropriate action are recommended to keep your topiary healthy.

Red Robin Topiary in Landscaping

Red Robin topiary brings a stylish, elegant touch to landscaping designs. In the form of lollipop trees, they provide an aesthetically pleasing, symmetrical structure, while as topiary balls or cones, they add an eye-catching geometric element to the garden.

For those with a creative flair, Red Robin can be shaped into unique topiary designs, acting as stunning centre-pieces that inspire admiration. These creative forms, coupled with Red Robin’s vibrant red and green foliage, provide a dynamic visual interest to any landscape.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Photinia X Fraseri ‘Red Robin’ is an exceptional choice for topiary, offering a unique combination of vibrant colours, versatility in shaping, and robust year-round appeal. Its adaptability to the UK climate and relatively easy maintenance requirements make it a practical and striking addition to gardens. Whether in traditional or more imaginative designs, Red Robin topiary promises to bring life, beauty, and a touch of creativity to your landscape.

Style

Full Standard, Boxhead, Feathered, Multi Stem, Pleached, Half Standard Pleached, Umbrella, Half Standard, Espalier, Mini Standard, Ball, Cone, Spiral, Cube, Cloud Form, Cube Spiral, Cube Multiball, Cube Ball Cone, Pom-pom, Lollipop, Archway, Twisted Stem, Triple Lollipop, Multiball 2, Multiball 3, Dome, Cylinder, Pyramid, Cylindrical Dome, Twisted Stem, Unique, Bonsai, Instant Hedge, Instant Screen, Hedging Plants

Root Type

Pot Grown, Rootball, Bare Root

Height

15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm, 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm, 200-230cm, 230-250cm, 250-270cm, 270-300cm, 300-350cm, 350-400cm, 400-450cm, 450-500cm, 500-600cm, 600-700cm, 10-20cm, 20-30cm, 30-40cm, 40-50cm, 50-60cm, 60-70cm, 70-80cm, 80-90cm, 90-100cm, 100-110cm, 110-120cm, 120-130cm, 130-140cm, 140-150cm

Stem Girth

4-6cm, 6-8cm, 8-10cm, 10-12cm, 12-14cm, 14-16cm, 16-18cm, 18-20cm, 20-22cm, 22-24cm, 24-26cm, 26-28cm, 28-30cm, 30-35cm, 35-40cm, 40-45cm, 45-50cm, 50-60cm, 60-70cm, N/A

Foliage Type

Evergreen

Origin

Not Native

Water Requirement

Low Watering

Growth Height

Medium Growing

Growth Speed

Fast Growth

Costal Growing

No

Conifer?

No

Flowering?

Yes

Berries?

0

Toxic?

0

Colourful Foliage?

0

Hard Wood Cutbacks?

0

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STANDARD DELIVERY TYPES

Box/Parcel – Used for plants sized 0-70cm, costs £12. Order £100 worth of plants of that size to qualify for free delivery! Parcel deliveries are always sent for next day delivery unless otherwise specified.

Pallet – Used for plants sized 71-230cm, costs £60. Order £350 worth of plants to qualify for free pallet delivery! We always send our pallets for next day delivery, unless requested otherwise.

Private Van – Used for plants sized 231cm and taller, costs £60. Order £350 worth to get free private van delivery!

In all cases you can request a private van delivery, where your plants are delivered by us. Upon your request we can re-evaluate your delivery fee and let you know of the delivery time.

Please note, for pallet and box deliveries we use third party companies to deliver the goods. Not often, but occasionally some delays may happen due to unforeseen circumstances, which are out of our control. For this reason, we ask you to never book gardeners, contractors, or other industry professionals for the estimated delivery date. Please do not book days off work or cancel other commitments specifically for your plant delivery to avoid disappointment.

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If you are not home at the time of your delivery, don’t worry! With your permission, we will instruct our trusted couriers to leave your plants in a safe place. If you have any requirements, or a preferred safe place for your plant delivery, please ensure to leave us a note along with your order, or simply give us a call.

Specialized Delivery

If you have any special requirements regarding your delivery, please add it to your order notes or call us on 01603 327269. Always include any delivery restrictions into your order note so appropriate vehicles and good carriers can be used to deliver your plants.

Please note that we currently are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland due to Brexit rules and regulations.

For more delivery information refer to our terms and conditions here.

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