Photinia Red Robin’s name is derived from the Greek word photeinos meaning shiny, referring to its glossy showy leaves. If you are looking to make a statement in any area of landscaping, lollipop Photinia Red Robin is an excellent way to do so, not only bringing a different dimension, it adds a bright and rather unusual splash of colour. The added attraction to employing these shrubs when topiarised into an architectural shape is, being evergreen there is colour and interest over the winter months as well as throughout the summer, making it a very appealing addition to any garden, large or small.
A very popular ornamental shrub often used to create a colourful hedge, Photinia Red Robin is very striking when shaped into a lollipop tree, especially with its fresh new growth emerging. The charm of using these lollipop trees is none more obvious than when planted on each side of a garden path creating a very attractive elegant avenue. They also look fantastic setting off a feature like a set of steps or a doorway. Superb to use in a situation where space is short and a gaining bit of height and architectural interest is required also then allowing for planting below it.
Photinia Red Robin is an eminently clippable shrub and when trimmed its young growth emerges bright red above older green foliage. It is best grown in a sheltered position, either in full sun or partial shade, growing well in most well drained soil. Photinia has a growth rate of approximately 30cm per year and pruning should be done in the spring or the autumn.
Sold in pots, we can supply these at any time of year subject to availability. We always welcome phone calls in our office and are pleased to try and help if there is any further information wanted.
Delivery leadtimes update- March/April 2024
We are working at maximum capacity to fulfil all orders as quickly as possible but owing to unprecedented demand some orders will take longer:
– Orders containing only bare root plants – delivery is currently within 5-7 days
– All other orders – delivery is currently within 2-3 weeks
Delivery is free for most orders above our free delivery thresholds, these are displayed above our prices in the product listings and summarized below. If you don’t need that many plants it’s not a problem, you can choose to pay our delivery charge and only order what you need.
Delivery is convenient – no signature is required so you don’t need to wait in, we will leave your parcel in the safe place that you nominate.
Delivery is fast – because we pick orders daily from our own growing beds your plants only travel the small hop to our packing shed before being sent to you, they are usually delivered within 3-7 days.
Delivery is reliable – we have been selling and delivering Hedging Plants to our customers nationwide since 1992. We have a lot of experience in packing them safely and only use tried and tested delivery partners.
Smaller Plants (Parcel Delivery)
| Location | Order Value | Price |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Up to £90 | £15.00 |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Over £90 | Free |
| Scottish Highlands and Isle of Wight | All orders | £24.00 |
Heavy Plants (Pallet Delivery)
| Location | Order Value | Price |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Up to £420 | £72.00 |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Over £420 | Free |
| Scottish Highlands and Isle of Wight | All orders | £72.00 |
Tall Plants 2.5m+ (Specialist Delivery)
| Location | Order Value | Price |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Under £1800 | Please call us |
| UK Mainland excluding Highlands | Over £1800 | Free |
| Scottish Highlands and Isle of Wight | All orders | Not available |
Exceptions to our delivery charges are Scottish Highland and Isle of Wight delivery areas where we need to charge a little extra to cover the cost of deliveries to these outlying areas. We don’t currently delivery to other offshore addresses including Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland.
Tall plants over 2.5 metres have to be delivered by our own specialised transport, our delivery area is limited to mainland England and Wales only.
Please note there is a minimum order value of £50 for orders containing smaller plants and £250 for orders containing heavier plants
Complete delivery information can be viewed on our Delivery Information page
