Looking to add colour and privacy to your garden? We highly recommend considering Photinia. As part of the Rose family, this genus includes around 50 to 60 different species of attractive small trees and shrubs. To explore the Photinia varieties currently available at our nursery, please take a moment to read this informative article!

What Photinia varieties do we stock?

At King & Co we typically stock popular Photinia varieties including Photinia ‘Red Robin’, ‘Pink Marble’, and ‘Carre Rouge’. In addition to these readily available options, we have also stocked other interesting varieties such as ‘Little Red Robin’, ‘Louise’, ‘Pink Crispy’, and ‘Compacta’. As our stock is frequently updated, please feel free to contact us to inquire about the current availability of these or any other specific Photinia varieties you might be interested in!

Photinia ‘Red Robin’ – One of the most popular and flexible plants sold in the UK today, Photinia is a very fast growing, dense evergreen plant. Easy to grow and quick to establish in your garden, Red Robin is perfect for colour and privacy. It has brilliant red young leaves, which later transform into a glossy green, and a profusion of white flowers in April and May.

Photinia ‘Pink Marble’ – Striking variegated foliage that emerges red with a green tint and pink margin. This foliage then matures to dark green with a creamy margin.

Photinia ‘Carre Rouge’ – Shares a strong resemblance with the popular ‘Red Robin’, distinguished by its slightly smaller foliage that exhibits a deeper shade of red.

What type of Photinia do we sell?

At King & Co we have these Photinia varieties available in several forms, including standard and half standard trees, elegant pleached trees, and stylish espaliers. We also stock Photinia as bushy hedging plants and neatly clipped balls!

Trees

Our standard and pleached trees are a fantastic option if you’re looking to add more privacy to your outdoor space. Both styles are grown with a 6ft clear stem so their heads of foliage can screen above a fence line to create an effective natural barrier! For a similar effect against lower walls, or as striking features beside doorways, our half standard trees are ideal. They also work wonderfully to introduce height and dimension to garden spaces.

Espaliers

Just like pleached trees, espalier plants are trained onto a frame to develop a wider and flatter shape. These plants are a popular choice for planting near paths or around patio seating areas. They are excellent for areas where space is limited.

Hedging Plants and Clipped Balls

Photinia hedging plants can be planted closely to create a dense, formal hedge or allowed to grow into an open, upright shrub. Whereas, the clipped balls can be clipped to maintain an ornamental shape that provides excellent year-round structure to a garden. In fact, trimming will help to reinvigorate the plant so that it produces new buds holding rich, bright red leaves!

Photinia is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C and is quite adaptable to most moist, well-draining soils. Just be sure to avoid planting in overly wet areas. Consistent watering is particularly important during the first few growing seasons. After that, your Photinia should generally take care of itself. For more in-depth advice, you might find our article on watering newly planted trees helpful. We also have a video guide specifically for Photinia Red Robin, if you’d like to take a look!!

Could Photinia be the perfect way to add colour and privacy to your garden? To explore whether this plant is right for your garden, we invite you to visit our website for more information and images. You can also get in touch with us by replying to this email or visit our nursery in Essex. If you decide to place an order, you’re welcome to come to our nursery to hand-select your trees, hedging plants, or shrubs, ensuring you get exactly what you envision for your outdoor space.

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