Red Robin: Photinia Serrulata: Half Standard

Red Robin Half Standard - Photinia Serrulata

Create a stunning focal point with a Red Robin Half Standard topiary. This beautifully trained specimen features a lollipop-shaped head of vibrant evergreen foliage atop a clear stem, creating an eye-catching architectural feature. Renowned for its brilliant red new growth in spring that matures to glossy dark green, this elegant topiary is perfect for containers, formal gardens, or framing entrances.

Key Features

• Spectacular Spring Colour: Vibrant red young leaves and shoots create a dramatic display each spring
• Elegant Form: Half standard (lollipop) shape provides formal, architectural appeal
• Year-Round Interest: Red foliage matures to glossy dark green, providing beautiful contrast
• Beautiful Blossom: Clusters of small white flowers in spring/summer form attractive displays
• Perfect for Containers: Ideal for pots on patios, terraces, and balconies
• Low Maintenance: Hardy, reliable, and easy to care for once established
• Evergreen: Maintains its attractive foliage all year round

Growing Information

Overall Height: 120-140cm (including pot)
Head Diameter: 50-60cm
Ultimate Height: 8-10m if left unpruned (easily maintained at desired height)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Position: Full sun to partial shade (best colour in sun)
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H5)

Planting & Care

Red Robin half standards thrive in containers or can be planted in the ground. Use a large pot with drainage holes and quality, well-drained compost for container growing. Position in full sun for the most vibrant red colour, though it tolerates partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the top of the soil to dry between waterings. Feed container plants monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Trim after the main flush of red growth in late spring to maintain the topiary shape and encourage more colourful new growth. Can be pruned again in late summer if needed. Mulch around the base to retain moisture.

Perfect For

• Container planting on patios and terraces
• Formal gardens and structured planting schemes
• Framing doorways, pathways and entrances
• Creating matching pairs for symmetry
• Adding spring colour to gardens
• Specimen planting for focal points
• Contemporary and traditional garden designs

Why Choose Red Robin Half Standard?

Red Robin half standards combine spectacular seasonal colour with elegant formal structure. The brilliant red spring growth creates a stunning display that's unmatched by other topiary plants, while the glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round interest. The formal shape creates instant impact and sophistication, making it perfect for adding architectural interest to any garden.

Available at Stoneybrook Nursery, Lancashire - Quality topiary and specimen plants for UK gardens.