Do Red Robins make good hedges?

Do Red Robins make good hedges?

Having received the esteemed Award of Garden Merit, even The Royal Horticultural Society agrees what a fantastic hedging plant Photinia Red Robin is. Whether your garden is a sun-trap or shaded, Photinia will grow well in most positions but does prefer full sun.

Is Red Robin hedging fast growing?

Photinia is easy to care for and maintain and can reach a mature height of 7m and a spread of 3m. Growing at a rate of up to 30cm a year, pruning is only required twice a year to keep your hedge/tree under control and in shape.

Do Red Robins have invasive roots?

It is difficult to give you a defining answer to your question Chris but the roots of Photinas are nowhere as invasive as other tree species and to a certain extent a lot will depend on what your new drive has been constructed from.

Should I cut the flowers off my Red Robin?

Your red robin will soon recover and start regrowing. It is best to cut back quite hard when the foilage has faded to a dull bronze colour. This will encourage a new crop of bright red growth.

Are Red Robins Hardy?

Red Robin grows at a rate of about 30cm / 1ft per year when established. It responds very well to pruning and can easily be kept to a height 1.2m / 4ft. It is fully hardy in almost all areas of the UK withstanding temperatures down to -12°C. In protected position, it is hardy to a few degrees lower.

How do you thicken a Red Robin Hedge?

Pinching out the top shoots will make the smaller ones send out side shoots and thicken up. Keeping those cut once they exceed your desired width will add to the bushiness.

Is Red Robin hedging evergreen?

Photinia Red Robin is a popular evergreen hedging plant bursting with colour and complemented by small creamy white flowers during spring. Wildlife are attracted to the Photinia x fraseri for its flowers and red berries from autumn through to winter.

Can Red Robin replant?

Bill replies… The time to move your Red Robin Bush (Photinia) is during March and this is not going to be an easy task with a fully grown tree so, you will need to ensure you dig out a large root ball of soil.

Why does my red robin drop its leaves?

LEAF SPOT OF RED ROBIN Affected leaves eventually fall off and in bad cases the plant can severely affected. The latest research indicates that in most cases the damage is caused by damp, humid and / or cold conditions rather than disease.

What month do you prune Red Robins?

The best time to do this type of drastic pruning is in May time when the plant is growing strongly. If you have any cut flowers in the house when you prune your Red Robin, use the red leaves as foliage in the plant arrangement. It looks lovely.

What soil do Red Robins like?

loam
Soil Type: Photinia Red Robin prefers a fertile, humus-rich soil but will thrive in loam, sand or chalk. It will even cope with clay, though it is well worth digging in compost or other organic matter. Light: Photinia enjoys full sun but will grow contentedly in partial shade. Compactness: Bushy!

How far apart should Red Robin be planted?

If you want to grow Photinia Red Robin as a hedge, individual plants should be about 75cm (2ft 6in)apart for a quick growing dense hedge. When grown against a wall or fence then the plants should be at least 60cm / 2ft from the wall or fence.