Photinia ‘Robusta Compacta’ – Hardy, Compact Evergreen for Year-Round Colour
Photinia ‘Robusta Compacta’ is a dense, evergreen shrub known for its vibrant red new growth, compact form, and year-round structure. A more compact and bushy variety of Photinia, it is perfect for hedging, borders, screening, and container planting. With its glossy green mature leaves and fiery red young foliage, this resilient shrub adds seasonal interest while requiring minimal maintenance.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
In spring, new foliage emerges in a brilliant red, creating a striking contrast against the mature deep green leaves. As summer progresses, the leaves transition to a rich, glossy green, maintaining a lush, dense appearance. In autumn, its evergreen nature ensures lasting colour, while occasional clusters of small white flowers may appear, adding further interest. During winter, the dense foliage provides structure, privacy, and shelter for wildlife.
Structure & Form
Photinia ‘Robusta Compacta’ forms a compact, upright shrub, reaching 2–3m in height with a spread of 1.5–2m. Its dense branching habit makes it ideal for hedging, screening, and low-maintenance garden structure. The elliptical, glossy leaves are evergreen, ensuring year-round coverage and colour, with the added seasonal drama of fiery red new growth.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
This versatile Photinia is ideal for:
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Evergreen hedging & screening, providing privacy with year-round colour.
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Borders & pathways, adding structure and seasonal vibrancy.
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Container planting, brightening patios, entrances, and balconies.
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Urban & coastal gardens, as it tolerates wind, pollution, and salt.
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Low-maintenance landscapes, due to its naturally neat and dense form.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, though best colour develops in sunnier spots.
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Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil, adaptable to various soil types.
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Hardiness: Fully hardy, resistant to frost, wind, and urban pollution.
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Maintenance: Low-maintenance; benefits from light pruning after new growth to encourage bushiness. Once established, it is drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering.
Why Choose Photinia ‘Robusta Compacta’?
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Compact, dense growth, ideal for hedging and small gardens.
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Evergreen structure, ensuring year-round coverage and privacy.
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Fiery red new growth, providing seasonal colour contrast.
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Hardy & adaptable, thriving in various conditions with minimal care.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Photinia ‘Robusta Compacta’ pairs beautifully with:
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Buxus (Box) & Taxus (Yew) for a formal, structured look.
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Grasses & Phormium for a modern, textural contrast.
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Lavender & Salvia for a Mediterranean-inspired border.
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Camellias & Rhododendrons for an elegant, seasonal flower display.
With its rich evergreen foliage, striking red new growth, and easy-care nature, Photinia ‘Robusta Compacta’ is a fantastic choice for adding colour, structure, and privacy to any garden.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
