| Description | Photinia robusta
A fast growing, small tree widely used as a dense, colourful hedge
• Dense glossy, green foliage that turns vibrant red in the winter
• Very hardy, tolerating clay soil, drought and hard frost
• Grown as both a small or tall hedge with white flowers in late spring | Clivia miniata
The Belgian Hybrid Orange Clivia has showy, broad, dark green leaves that are wider and shorter than other varieties. It produces rounded clusters of up to 60 bright orange flowers on tall stems, an absolutely gorgeous sight in any garden.
It is evergreen and grows best in shade. Great border or mass planted in shady spots. | |
| Content | Why buy Photinia robusta?
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There are a few types of Photinia very good for hedging, and Photinia robusta is the core variety. This colourful hedge can be spotted from miles away, with vibrant red new growth.
Photinia robusta is very frost hardy and also tolerates poor, clay soil. This sturdy plant can be trimmed as a medium or tall hedge, looking quite striking when trimmed into a formal hedge. Photinias produce small, white clusters of flowers in the spring. Suited to Formal or Cottage gardens.
Ideal for: Colourful, red and glossy screen
Growth Rate: Moderate, 30- 50 cm in 1 year
Height: Up to 7m but usually maintained between 1.5 and 3m tall
Soil Requirements: Tolerates poor soil but loves fertile, loamy, and well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low. Pruning two times a year. Flowers may require pruning if they bother you.
Planting Distance: 1 to 1.5m apart for dense screen
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