Red Robin: Photinia Serrulata: Quarter Standard
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. 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.
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
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Planting Instructions
Thrives in containers or planted in the ground. For containers, use a large pot with drainage holes and quality, well-drained compost. Position in full sun for the most vibrant red colour, though it tolerates partial shade. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the top of the soil to dry between waterings. Feed container plants monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Trim after the main flush of red growth in late spring to maintain the lollipop shape and encourage repeat colour. Mulch around the base of ground-planted specimens.
Size & Specification
Overall height 80–100cm including pot. Head diameter 35–45cm. Compact quarter standard form — ideal for smaller spaces, patios, and balconies. Ultimate height 8–10m if left unpruned, easily maintained at desired height. Moderate to fast growth rate. Fully hardy (RHS H5). Fully evergreen.
Delivery & Dispatch
Dispatched within 3–5 working days via overnight courier in protective packaging. You will receive a dispatch notification with tracking details. Please ensure someone is available to receive the delivery.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Red Robin produces clusters of small white flowers in late spring which attract bees and other pollinators. The dense evergreen head provides shelter and nesting cover for garden birds. A good choice for adding wildlife value to patio and balcony plantings where space is limited.