Red Robin Hedging (Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’): Pot Grown, Delivered UK & Ireland

Description

Prices: 25–40cm pot grown

Want a bit more height from day one? We also sell a taller 35–50cm potted Red Robin, in packs from £34.99 for 10.

Is Red Robin good for privacy?

Yes, if you give it a few seasons. Once established, Red Robin grows about 30cm a year. Left untrimmed it can reach around 4m, so a 2m privacy screen is well within its range. Most people trim it to hold the height they want, and you can keep it at 1.2m or lower if you prefer a smaller hedge.

You also get colour. The new leaves come through bright red and settle to green, so each trim brings a fresh flush.

Cherry Laurel is the other hedge buyers often weigh up. It has larger, glossy green leaves and no red growth. If you want plain green cover, compare it on our pot-grown Cherry Laurel page.

More detail: How fast does Red Robin grow?

How many Red Robin plants per metre?

We recommend 3 plants per metre for a hedge that fills in quickly and grows dense. For a standard privacy hedge up to 2m, 2 per metre also works, though it takes longer to close up.

A quick sum: a 10m hedge at 3 per metre needs 30 plants, so the 30-pack covers it.

Full guide: Photinia Red Robin hedge spacing

Pot grown or bare root?

This page sells pot-grown Red Robin, and that is what we have in stock now. Pot-grown plants arrive with their roots established in compost, so you can plant them in any season when the ground is workable.

Bare-root Red Robin is a seasonal option for larger runs when we have it in. It is currently out of stock. Check the bare-root Red Robin page for availability, or browse all sizes on our pot-grown Red Robin hedging page.

Care in brief

• Water well after planting and through dry spells while the hedge settles.
• Do the main prune in March or April.
• Give it a second, lighter trim in June or July to bring on more red growth.
• Avoid a hard prune in winter.

Our full guide covers timings and how hard to cut: When and how to prune Red Robin

Red Robin FAQs

How long does a Red Robin hedge take to give privacy?
Once established it grows about 30cm a year. Plant at 3 per metre and keep the main prune light in the early years so it thickens as it climbs.

How many plants do I need?
3 per metre for a dense hedge, or 2 per metre if you are happy to wait longer for it to close up. Measure your run and multiply.

Can I plant pot-grown Red Robin now?
Yes. Pot-grown plants can go in at any time of year as long as the ground isn’t frozen or waterlogged. Water them in well.

Do you deliver to Ireland?
Yes. Delivery is free to mainland UK, Northern Ireland and Ireland on all orders. Shipping information.