Photinia x fraseri 'Little Red Robin' - kompakt cserje élénkvörös lombbal

Photinia × fraseri ‘Little Red Robin’ is a dwarf and compact variety of photinia, highly valued for its young leaves, bright red, which beautifully contrast with the glossy green of the mature leaves. Due to its small and tidy shape, it is ideal for small gardens, borders, containers, or low hedges, maintaining its decorative appeal throughout the year.

🌿 Common names: dwarf photinia, decorative photinia.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Photinia × fraseri ‘Little Red Robin’

• Family: Rosaceae

• Origin: Garden hybrid (Asia, North America)

• Leaves: Glossy, green, with bright red young foliage in spring and early summer

• Flowers: Small, white, grouped in clusters, appearing in spring; sometimes followed by small red fruits

• Shape: Compact, rounded, very decorative

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers full sun or bright partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moderately moist

• Watering: Regular at first; later tolerates short drought well

• Hardiness: Hardy, withstands down to –15°C; ideal for the climate in Romania

• Care: Can be lightly pruned to maintain compact shape and to encourage red foliage

✨ Why it is worth choosing:

• Bright red young foliage, striking in contrast with mature leaves

• Compact shape, ideal for small gardens or decorative containers

• Hardy and resilient shrub, easy to care for

• Decorative all year round

• Versatile – can be used in borders, flower beds, or low hedges

⚠️ Note: In calcareous soils it may show chlorosis (yellowing of leaves), a condition corrected with fertilizers specific for acid-loving plants.

Height with pot included approx. 30 cm