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Photinia ‘Little Red Robin’ 20/40cm (2L)

Photinia × fraseri

£12.49

Photinia × fraseri ‘Little Red Robin’ is a compact evergreen shrub that packs a colourful punch in UK gardens. It’s known for its bright red new growth that stands out against mature green leaves. This dwarf variety is perfect for small spaces and containers.

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  • ✓ Compact evergreen shrub with bright red new growth, perfect for small UK gardens
  • ✓ Ideal for containers, low hedges, and adding year-round colour to borders
  • ✓ Easy to care for, drought-tolerant once established, and wildlife-friendly
  • ✓ Grows to about 1 metre tall and wide, suitable for patios and small spaces
  • ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier

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£12.49
1 item
£11.87
2 - 4 items
£11.62
5 - 9 items
£11.24
10+ items

Feel free to call 01257 752247 or email us if you would prefer to order on the phone or have any questions. Trade / wholesale enquiries are welcome.

Photinia × fraseri ‘Little Red Robin’ is a garden superstar that brings year-round interest to UK outdoor spaces. This dwarf shrub is a smaller version of the popular ‘Red Robin’, perfect for gardens where space is at a premium.

‘Little Red Robin’ typically grows to about 1 metre tall and wide. Its compact size makes it ideal for small gardens, borders, or even large containers. The shrub’s main attraction is its stunning new growth. In spring and summer, bright red young leaves burst forth, creating a striking contrast against the older, dark green foliage.

This colour show isn’t just a one-time event. With the right care, ‘Little Red Robin’ can produce flushes of new red growth throughout the growing season. This gives your garden pops of vibrant colour for months on end.

In late spring, small white flowers appear in clusters. While not as showy as the foliage, these blooms attract pollinators to your garden. The flowers are followed by small red berries, adding extra interest and providing food for birds.

‘Little Red Robin’ is a versatile plant in UK gardens. Use it as a low hedge, in mixed borders, or as a standout container plant on patios and balconies. Its evergreen nature means it provides structure and interest even in winter.

This Photinia is relatively easy to care for, making it a great choice for busy gardeners or beginners. It’s adaptable to different soil types and is generally pest and disease resistant. Regular pruning will keep it compact and encourage more of the bright red new growth.

Whether you’re looking to add a splash of colour to a small space, create a low-maintenance hedge, or simply want a reliable evergreen with extra interest, Photinia × fraseri ‘Little Red Robin’ is a fantastic choice for UK gardens.

Plant ‘Little Red Robin’ in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Water regularly when young, but it’s drought-tolerant once established. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Prune lightly after new growth hardens to keep its shape and encourage more red shoots. It’s generally hardy in the UK, but may need winter protection in very cold areas.

Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres

Time to ultimate height
10–20 years

Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres

🇬🇧 UK Grown in Lancashire. Approx 20/40cm tall in a 2 litre pot.

Season of Interest

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun


Pot Size

2 litre

Foliage

Evergreen

Foliage Colour

Red

Hardiness

-15°C to -10°C (H5)

When Mature

Watering

Moderate

Preferred Soil Type

Any well drained soil

Preferred Soil pH

Neutral


Edible Plant
UK Grown

Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.

You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.

With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.

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Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.

Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.

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Delivery charges will be based on the highest applicable rate from our rate table, determined by the items in your order.
Alternatively, we offer the option to collect your items in person by prior arrangement.
These prices are based on delivery to UK Mainland. Delivery to Highlands & Islands will be more.
Delivery Class Delivery Cost
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked £3.25 (Flat)
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class £0.95 (Flat)
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked £3.25 (Flat)
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class £2.10 (Flat)
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £7.95 (Flat)This item
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) £4.49 (Flat)This item
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £7.95 (Flat)
Large Items - Pallet Courier £90.00 (Flat)
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £28.95 (Flat)
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) £24.95 (Flat)
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier£90.00 (Flat)

We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.

We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.

We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.

Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010

You can view our Plant Healthy report here.

We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.

Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.