The glossy medlar on trunk is an attractive plant
The medlar originates from Asia. It is related to hawthorn and rowan. The botanical name Photinia is Greek and meansshiny". This describes the striking foliage of the plant, which radiates true brilliance in any location. The ornamental shrub decorates beds and is a great splash of colour as a foliage plant. The medlar is uncomplicated and versatile. It enhances the entrance to the house, the terrace, the balcony or the roof garden. Like all topiaries, the glossy medlar is very easy to prune and shape. One of the most beautiful patio plants is the Photinia Little Red Robin. The flowers of Little Red Robin shine brightly in April to May and are an absolute eye-catcher. The beauty of Photinia Little Red Robin is enhanced in June. Then the Photinia presents itself with small white flowers. These are in umbrella panicles and stand out perfectly against the reddish leaves. Over time, the leaves gradually become larger. The beauty is that this winter-green shrub is an eye-catcher all year round and sets great accents.
Highlighted medlars such as the Photinia Little Red Robin are great patio plants
Photinia is a particularly glamorous design element among the patio plants. The dark green colouring is interrupted by the red young shoots and complemented by the white flowers in early summer. The evergreen foliage is glossy and round-tipped. It magically attracts all eyes. The small shrub 'Little Red Robin' grows broadly bushy, upright, dense and compact. It grows between 100 and 125 centimetres tall and has an annual growth rate of ten to 15 centimetres. Winter-hardy plants such as the enchanting Photinia Little Red Robin add that little extra to any garden.
The ideal location
The Photinia is hardy and well tolerant of pruning. The ideal time for pruning is after flowering. The plant likes a sunny to semi-shady position. The leafy ornamental shrub is a perfect pot plant and can also be planted in the garden bed. It can be planted all year round on frost-free days. As far as the soil is concerned, the shrub is rather undemanding. It thrives in all types of soil that are well-drained and humus-rich.
Winter-hardy plants like the Photinia are attractive topiaries and patio plants.
The ornamental shrub is not only suitable for formal bed and garden design. It can also be used as a solitary plant or as an addition to other shrubs. It looks fantastically beautiful next to forsythia, jasmine or cherry laurel There are hardly any limits to the imagination. This plant is an asset to any garden
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Name
| Botanical name: |
Photinia little 'Red Robin' |
| Colloquial name: |
Photinia |
Growth
| Growth form: |
bushy growth, compact |
| Max. growing height: |
100 - 125 cm |
| Growth: |
10 – 15 cm pro Jahr |
Leaf
| Foliage: |
ovate, glossy |
| Leaves: |
Evergreen |
Blossom / fruit
| Blossom: |
flattened flowerheads |
| Flowering period: |
May to June |
| Flower color: |
white |
Miscellaneous
| Soil type: |
normal garden soil,permeable soil, higher PH |
| Location: |
full sun, semi shade |
| Flowering period: |
all year round |
| Requirement: |
solitary plant |
| Use for: |
Container gardening, soltitary plant, specimen plant |
| Ships as: |
as pot plant |
| Hardiness: |
yes |
Product safety information
Manufacturer information:
Intragarten GmbH
Genhülsen 216
Nordrhein-Westfalen
41179 Mönchengladbach, Deutschland
sales@intragarten.de
product notes
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planting instructions
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