Photinia Thin Red

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Red Robin

Photinia Thin Red is a popular hedging plant due to its very colourful foliage and narrow growth habit. New growth is bright red and ages to become mid-dark green which results in a glossy plant with dual colouring through spring and summer. This quick growing evergreen can reach 4 m tall and 70 cm wide but is commonly trimmed to sizes significantly less than this. Photinia Thin Red is commonly grown as an attractive and dense hedge but is also well suited to being used for shelter and screening, and as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Photinia Thin Red is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Photinia available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	6.00 m
Spread:	70 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Red Robin

Photinia Thin Red hedge spacing

The Photinia Thin Red hedge spacing is generally 50 cm between the plants. If you want the hedge to fill in faster, you can shorten the spacing to 40 cm. However, going wider than 50 cm will have two effects. The first is that the gap between the plants at the base will be harder to fill in and this can cause frustration. The second is that the plants will tend to grow wider rather than upward. At a closer spacing the plants compete for light, and in doing so, they push each other upwards. Therefore, The Plant Company recommends a 40-50 cm spacing to achieve an amazing hedge.

What is the growth rate of Photinia Thin Red?

The growth rate of Photinia Thin Red depends on where it is positioned and how well it is cared for. In a warm climate with good growing conditions, it will grow to 4 m tall and 70 cm wide in about 8-10 years. Where anything impedes the growth of these plants such as drought, wind exposure, cold climates it will grow at a slower rate. While this shrub can grow to 4 m tall, it is often clipped to smaller sizes and often into a hedge. Overall, the growth rate is considered medium relative to other hedging plants.

What are the best growing conditions for Photinia Thin Red?

Photinia Thin Red grows best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. We cannot emphasise enough the importance of good drainage as plants can become diseased and die if drainage is poor, they are waterlogged, or both. It will tolerate coastal environments, wind, and frost.

What are the landscaping uses for Photinia Thin Red?

Photinia Thin Red is a popular choice in landscaping projects. It makes a beautiful hedge and a fantastic screen, but also makes for a lovely specimen or a lush backdrop for smaller plants. It is the gorgeous foliage and versatility of this plant that makes it a popular choice in landscaping. This is a great choice for brightening up a space or entrance.