Photinia robusta

Handsomely coloured evergreen foliage shrub. This hybrid shrub was raised in Sydney Australia and was selected for its brilliantly coloured coppery red new shoots which are attractive over an extended period. Older leaves are deep glossy green, with rounded heads of many tiny cream flowers.

Suited to fertilise, moist soils in full sun. Tolerant of average fertility garden soils and frost.

Enrich soil with well rotted compost including in a thick mulch layer. Water by deep soaking occasionally over hot periods.

• Full Sun.
• Flowers in Spring.
• Bird Attracting.