Photinia compacta 'Carré Rouge' – Compact Red-Tip Photinia
Photinia compacta 'Carré Rouge' – Compact Red-Tip Photinia
Photinia compacta 'Carré Rouge' – Compact Red-Tip Photinia
Photinia compacta 'Carré Rouge' is a refined, more restrained form of the classic red-tip photinia — offering all the drama of vivid scarlet new growth in a tighter, more manageable habit. An outstanding evergreen shrub for year-round structure, it produces brilliant red young foliage in spring and again in late summer, maturing to a deep, glossy green. Ideal for formal hedging, screening, or as a bold standalone specimen in a border or large container.
Why Choose 'Carré Rouge'
- Striking scarlet-red new growth in spring and late summer
- Compact, dense habit — easier to manage than standard Photinia varieties
- Glossy, deep green mature foliage provides excellent year-round screening
- Responds well to clipping — ideal for formal hedges and topiary shapes
- Evergreen — maintains privacy and structure through winter
- Clusters of small white flowers in late spring add seasonal interest
Growing Guide
- Position: Full sun to partial shade; best colour in full sun
- Soil: Moist, well-drained; tolerates most soil types including clay
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H5)
- Ultimate height: 1.5–2m; easily kept smaller with regular trimming
- Pruning: Clip in late spring after flowering, and again in late summer to encourage fresh red growth
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in full sun for the most intense red colouring on new growth
- Space at 60–80cm apart for a dense, formal hedge
- Mulch around the base after planting to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to support vigorous new growth
Perfect For
- Formal and informal evergreen hedging
- Year-round screening along boundaries and fences
- Specimen planting in borders or large containers
- Low-maintenance gardens requiring structure and colour
Delivery
Grown and dispatched from Stoneybrook Nursery. All plants are carefully packaged to arrive in excellent condition, ready to plant.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Full sun produces the most intense red colouring on new growth. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and to the same depth. Firm in well and water thoroughly after planting.
Space plants 60–80cm apart for a dense formal hedge. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage vigorous new growth.
Size & Specification
Supplied as a pot-grown shrub ready for year-round planting. Ultimate height 1.5–2m; easily kept smaller with regular trimming. Compact, dense habit — more restrained than standard Photinia varieties.
Delivery & Dispatch
Grown and dispatched from Stoneybrook Nursery. All plants are carefully packaged to arrive in excellent condition and ready to plant. Delivery is to mainland UK addresses. Orders are typically dispatched within 3–5 working days.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Produces clusters of small white flowers in late spring which attract pollinators including bees and hoverflies. Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round shelter and nesting cover for birds. Berries (where produced) may be taken by thrushes and other garden birds in autumn and winter.