{"product_id":"burgundy-beauty-photinia-photinia-x-fraseri-burgundy-beauty","title":"Burgundy Beauty Photinia - Photinia x fraseri 'Burgundy Beauty'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurgundy Beauty Photinia (\u003cem\u003ePhotinia x fraseri\u003c\/em\u003e 'Burgundy Beauty') is a selection of the popular Red Robin photinia with larger leaves and brighter, deep ruby red new growth that matures to dark green. Left alone it reaches about 4m tall and wide, but clipped it makes a dense hedge at whatever height you choose. It is the photinia to pick when you want the most colour from every flush of new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBigger, brighter new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large leaves open a glowing, deep ruby red before maturing to dark green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour on demand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular clipping pushes out fresh red growth, so a hedge keeps flushing through the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge, specimen or topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works as a hedge, a single feature shrub or a clipped shape in a large tub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and low fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost hardy once established and relatively low maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers if you want them.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unclipped, the new shoots lengthen and carry fluffy white flowerheads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants knit into a solid hedge within a few seasons, and regular clipping keeps the red new growth coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow about 4m clear in a lawn or at a corner and let it settle into its natural rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary in large tubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip it into a ball or lollipop in a big container for an entry, where the red tips show up against the dark green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Burgundy Beauty Photinia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the brightest colour. It is frost hardy once established and suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In warm, humid coastal gardens leaf spot can mark older leaves, so allow airflow and water at the base rather than overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably free draining garden soil. Mulch well after planting to hold moisture and keep the roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until the plant is established. Feed with a slow release fertiliser twice a year, for example in early spring and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required to promote new growth and maintain the shape. Clip regularly for the most red colour, or leave new shoots to lengthen if you would rather have flowerheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Burgundy Beauty Photinia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Burgundy Beauty arrives as a small starter, and it grows into a hedge over a few seasons. Plant it into well mulched soil soon after it arrives and water it regularly until it has established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/photinia\"\u003eBrowse the photinia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare the best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/photinia-care-guide\"\u003eThe photinia care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create and keep a great hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1m apart in a single row. Closer planting does not close the gaps faster and crowds the bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get the most red growth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClip regularly. Each trim encourages fresh shoots, and the new growth is the ruby red part. Leave shoots to lengthen if you want the white flowerheads instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are there spots on the older leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf spot is the usual cause in warm, humid weather. Improve airflow, water at the base rather than overhead, and clear fallen leaves from beneath the hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790867333439,"sku":"PHO-FRA-BURGUN-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/burgundy-beauty-photinia-photinia-x-fraseri-burgundy-beauty.jpg?v=1792209997","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/burgundy-beauty-photinia-photinia-x-fraseri-burgundy-beauty","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}