Photinia 'Red Robin'

Photinia 'Red Robin'An immediately recognisable shrub that can't fail to be noticed, even at a distance. This compact, bushy evergreen produces glossy, bright red leaves that turn dark green as they mature, with clusters of small, ivory white flowers blooming in spring A low maintenance plant ideal for a burst of colour all year round Grows to between 2. 5 4m unless pruned, making it suitable for even the smallest garden or even pots Incredibly versatile photinia can be

This compact

round leaves that grow in whorls

relatively rare house plant with oblong leaves which have serrated edges

the flowers become creamier and pinker until the fade with the first frosts

Keep the soil moist to touch in the warmer months

6 Lilyflowered Pretty Woman bulbs

Use a stand-alone specimen in the ground or in a large container and brilliant for creating a relaxed and informal hedge

Plant in full sun to get the best colours out of the autumn show

the bare branches are smothered with purple-pink and lavender-pink small flowers that have a sweet fragrance

also known as Aspidistra elatior

When grown in a container

for it will stand defiantly in good condition from November right through to March