Photinia x fraseri 'Little Red Robin' - arbust compact cu frunzis rosu aprins

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

🌿 Common names: dwarf photinia, decorative photinia.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

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

• Family: Rosaceae

• Origin: Horticultural hybrid (Asia, North America)

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

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

• Habit: 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 droughts well

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

• Maintenance: Can be lightly pruned to maintain compact shape and stimulate red foliage

✨ Why choose it:

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

• Compact habit, ideal for small gardens or decorative containers

• Rustic and hardy shrub, easy to maintain

• Decorative throughout the year

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

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

Height with pot included approx. 30 cm