The best known of its species, Photinia 'Red Robin' is well loved for its blaze of bright scarlet young foliage in spring. The glossy new leaves and crimson stems make a strong contrast with the mature green foliage lower down the plant, giving an eye catching two-tone effect. The spring foliage is complemented by rounded clusters of creamy white flowers. This popular evergreen shrub is versatile too - plant it in woodland areas and shrubberies for a splash of spring colour, or grow it as a low maintenance specimen plant. This colourful RHS AGM variety even tolerates hard pruning, making a useful evergreen hedge. Position in a sunny or semi shaded position, in any moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil. In frost prone areas, plant next to a warm wall or in the shelter of other shrubs. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the soil. Plant at the same depth as planted in the nursery pot. Backfill the planting hole and water well to settl