Photinia Hedging

More Information on Photinia Hedging

About Photinia Hedge Plants

The brilliant foliage of Photinia hedging is its proudest selling point. The new shoots start to appear as early as February and continue their display throughout the spring months into summer, often making successive bursts of colourful growth later in the season. 

As the new evergreen growth ripens, the colour changes through shades of bronze and eventually dark green. Older Photinia plants and hedges will produce attractive clusters of white flowers in the Spring that are occasionally followed by small red fruits. Photinia hedging is never boring to look at, a hedging plant for all seasons.

Types of Photinia Hedging

We stock an array of Photinia hedging options here at Hopes Grove Nurseries, all with slightly different qualities. Here is an overview of some of the most popular types: 

• Photinia Red Robin Hedging is the most popular variety, ideal for hedges from 1.2-2.5 metres tall.
• Photinia Little Red Robin Hedging is a dwarf version with even brighter red new growths, making a delightful small evergreen shrub up to around a metre in height. It can also be used for a very colourful small decorative hedge.
• Photinia Camilvy Hedging is arguably the most vibrant of Photinia hedging, a true showstopper in any garden. 
• Photinia Carre Rouge Hedging is a hardy variety with firm branches that does not require too much maintenance.
• Photinia Dynamo Red Hedging is a naturally lush and bushy Photinia hedging variety that holds its shape well, making it a great ornamental hedge. 
• Photinia Louise Hedging is an eye-catching Photinia Hedging variety, with uniquely mottled leaves that shine green, cream, red and pink. 

To learn more about these Photinia hedge plant varieties, visit their individual pages.

Uses for Photinia Hedging

Photinias can be grown as individual shrubs in beds and borders, these glossy-leaved evergreen hedging plants are great for bringing height and structure to the garden all year. They will also make very colourful evergreen hedging plants – although not the densest of hedges, they are certainly the most decorative.

Photinia Hedge Spacing

Wondering how far apart to plant your Photinia hedge? 

Ensuring your Photinia hedge spacing is correct will help your new hedging plants to thrive and have the space needed to grow. Photinia hedge spacing is dependent on how dense you would like your hedge to be. For single row hedging, plant about 60cm to 90cm apart, but for a much denser hedge, smaller plants can be planted up to 30cm apart. 

If you are planting a double row hedge, Photinia plants should be in staggered rows. Plant anywhere between 90cm to 120cm and leave 60cm to 90cm in between the rows. If you ensure the plants are staggered, this will become a dense hedge, which is great as a barrier and for privacy. 

When deciding on spacing, take into consideration how much you intend to prune your Photinia hedge. Frequent pruning will encourage a denser hedge.

Ideal Planting Conditions for Photinia Hedging

Photinia hedges are a hardy and unfussy shrub. They will grow in any soil that is well drained, including chalky soil. They don’t like planting conditions in full shade, but thrive in both full sun and partial shade. 

When first planting your Photinia hedges, try to avoid exposed locations (or use a windbreak until they are well-established). Photinia hedging is most vulnerable when it’s young, so this will be less of a problem when the shrubs are mature. 

Be mindful of extreme weather, too. New shoots can occasionally be damaged by hard spring frosts and harsh winds, occasionally shedding their leaves, but they generally bounce back well and produce healthy new growth after. 

To learn more about planting Photinia hedges, read our knowledge base article on How to Plant a Hedge, or read about How to Grow a Photinia Red Robin Hedge.

Note: All our Photinia hedging plants are grown in pots to minimise root disturbance and ensure successful establishment. Some suppliers sell them as root ball plants, which are lovely and bushy when planted, but if the weather is unkind in the first few months after planting, they can shed very many leaves indeed, and the effect is lost.

Photinia Hedge Care Tips

While Photinia hedge plants don’t need a lot of care, handling the fundamentals – like watering, feeding and pruning – really well is necessary to keep them healthy long-term. 

See our guide to Growing Photinia Red Robin for more care tips, as the advice there is universal to most Photinia hedging varieties. 

We also have a guide to the most common pests, diseases and problems with Photinias in case you’ve spotted any warning signs.

When to Prune a Photinia Hedge

Photinia hedges should be pruned twice a year, in early spring and late summer and can be trimmed a little more frequently over the growth season (which will result in a fresh crop of new red shoots soon after). The plants can also be left as a more informal rounded hedge with just the occasional reduction in height and width.

Learn more about pruning with our When to Prune Photinia knowledge base page.

Why choose Hopes Grove Nurseries?

With over 30 years of experience, Hopes Grove Nurseries has become one of the UK’s most trusted and knowledgeable suppliers of premium hedging plants. Based in the heart of Kent, the Garden of England, our 80-acre nursery is home to more than half a million plants, all lovingly grown and cared for by our passionate team.

Our dedication to quality, care, and customer satisfaction set us apart. Every plant we sell is grown by us, giving us complete control over quality at every stage – from propagation to delivery. Our expert growers work year-round to ensure your hedging plants arrive fresh, healthy, and ready to thrive in your garden.

Whether you’re looking for Photinia, Box, Lavender, or Thuja hedging, our friendly and experienced sales team are always on hand to offer tailored advice, planting tips, and support.

Thousands of happy customers return to us year after year, and our five-star Feefo rating reflects our commitment to exceptional service and superior plants.

Take a look at our extensive range online or get in touch with our team today.

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