Photinia Red Robin 5ft (150cm) Rootballed

These large Photinia Red Robin hedging plants are all 5ft (150cm) in height and come rootballed which is to say that they are dug straight from our fields with a ball of soil around the roots wrapped in hessian.  They should be planted as soon as possible after delivery to ensure that they spend the minimum amount of time out of the ground as possible.

Compared to pot grown Photinia Red Robin, these are a much chunkier and bushier plant for creating instant hedging.  They have been trimmed at least twice during the growing season to encourage plenty of bushy side growth and a dense form.

A single Photinia Red Robin if left untrimmed can be grown as an attractive specimen shrub to a large size but it responds well to clipping and can be used to make a hedge of any height from 3-8ft. Whilst Photinia Red Robin can make an excellent specimen shrub, we do not recommend it as a hedging plant if you are expecting a dense visual barrier as it does have a tendency to go thin with age. If a dense hedge is what is required, we can recommend many alternatives including Laurel, Leylandii, Yew or Portuguese Laurel amongst others.

These Photinia Red Robin hedging plants should be planted 2ft (60cm) apart and should be watered regularly during the first year of planting, especially if planting during the warmer and drier summer months.

These plants will grow well in full sunshine and also in partial shade making it very versatile to different situations.  However, it is important to note that the red new growth displays much better if grown in sunlight.

We recommend trimming Photinia Red Robin hedging twice a year to keep it thick and vibrant. Once in the spring before a new flush of growth, and once in the autumn. Trimming twice a year will encourage thick new growth with its vibrant bright red coloured leaves.

More information about Photinia Red Robin hedging can be found on the category page.

For more information about Photinia Red Robin 5ft (150cm) Rootballed or to discuss alternative products, call us on 01252 714552 or email at sales@hedgesonline.com