Photinia × fraseri ‘Compacta’
Price range: £15.00 through £160.00
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Description
Photinia × fraseri ‘Compacta’ is a dense, evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and vibrant red new growth. It has a naturally compact habit, making it ideal for smaller gardens, lower hedging, and structured planting where you want colour without a bulky footprint.
Straps (Why you’ll love it):
- Compact & bushy: A smaller, denser Photinia that’s easier to keep neat
- Red new growth: Fresh colour flushes through the plant in spring and after trimming
- Evergreen screening: Great for privacy and boundary planting
- Clips brilliantly: Responds well to shaping for a smart finish
- Versatile: Works in borders, hedges, and large pots
Harness (Quick Facts):
- Botanical name: Photinia × fraseri ‘Compacta’
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub
- Foliage: Glossy green; new growth red
- Best for: Low/medium hedging, screening, mixed borders, pots
- Position: Sun or partial shade (best colour in good light)
- Soil: Moist but well-drained
- Hardiness: Hardy; shelter from cold, drying winds when young
Lines (How to use it):
- Plant as a neat, colourful hedge where you want evergreen privacy without height
- Use in a border as a repeat structure plant to anchor softer planting
- Grow in a large pot for evergreen colour on patios and terraces
- Pair with grasses and pale flowering plants to make the red growth really stand out
Landing (Care notes):
- Watering: Keep well-watered in the first year; pots need regular watering in dry spells
- Pruning: Trim after the first flush of growth to encourage fresh red shoots and a denser shape
- Feeding: A spring feed/mulch supports strong growth and better colour
- Top tip: Light, regular clipping gives the best colour and the thickest hedge
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