Red Robin: Photinia Serrulata: Quarter Standard

Red Robin Quarter Standard - Photinia × Fraseri 'Red Robin'

Create a stunning focal point with a Red Robin Quarter Standard topiary. This beautifully trained compact specimen features a lollipop-shaped head of vibrant evergreen foliage atop a clear stem. Renowned for its brilliant red new growth in spring that matures to glossy dark green, this elegant quarter standard is perfect for smaller gardens, containers, patios, or adding architectural interest to borders.

Key Features

• Spectacular Spring Colour: Vibrant red young leaves and shoots create a dramatic display each spring
• Compact Form: Quarter standard shape ideal for smaller spaces and containers
• 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 Size: Ideal for patios, balconies, and smaller gardens
• Low Maintenance: Hardy, reliable, and easy to care for once established
• Evergreen: Maintains its attractive foliage all year round

Growing Information

Overall Height: 80-100cm (including pot)
Head Diameter: 35-45cm
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 quarter 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, terraces, and balconies
• Small gardens and urban spaces
• Formal and contemporary garden designs
• Framing doorways and pathways
• Creating matching pairs for entrances
• Adding spring colour to gardens
• Specimen planting for focal points

Why Choose Red Robin Quarter Standard?

Red Robin quarter standards combine spectacular seasonal colour with elegant compact structure, making them perfect for smaller spaces. 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 compact quarter standard size makes it ideal for patios, balconies, and smaller gardens where space is at a premium.

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