Vivid Arts 18cm Robin on Tree Planter Resin Ornament - BG-TP01-F

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Vivid Arts 18cm Robin on Tree Planter Resin Ornament - BG-TP01-F

Vivid Arts 18cm Robin on Tree Planter Resin Ornament - BG-TP01-F

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It is fully hardy in almost all areas of the UK withstandingtemperatures down to -12°C. In protected position, it is hardy to afew degrees lower. See the comments question / answer section (comment datedApril 2018) at the end of this article if your Red Robin has lost many of itsleaves during a particularly cold winter.

For those of you who prefer a small shrub then pruning can be done any timebetween March and mid July. We wouldn’t advise pruning after late July becausethe young shoots which appear after pruning may well be soft and easily damagedby early frosts. We would not prune these shrubs until they reach 3 or moreyears old. A single Red Robin will grow very happily in a large container. A diameter of 45cm or more is about right. says to prune individual stems just above a leaf node. In our experience thoughno special techniques are necessary. In fact we have taken a hedge trimmer toprune ours without any bad effects at all. Whatever method you use, it seems theplant sprouts healthy new red shoots.However, in the colder parts of the country, especially in winter, it would be wise to avoid northern exposure and keep them in a sheltered spot.

Place the plant into the hole, filling in with soil so that it is at the same depth as was in the pot. Fill around the rootball and firm the soil down gently but firmly. Water well to settle the surrounding ground around the rootball. However, if you use a wide enough planter, you may plant 2 or more of the more reasonably-sized varieties in it to create a containerised decorative hedge. Potted Photinia CareIn all likelihood your Photinia will not be the only shrub affected, although Photinias are particularly susceptible. We suggest you research this disease online / in books because it is extremely difficult to eradicate. Often the only course of action is to dig up and burn the affected shrubs and plant those which are resistant to honey fungus. HOW AND WHEN TO PROPAGATE RED ROBINS Lift the container and hold it horizontally and at the same time, try to prise out the soil ball with a spade and push it outward through the drainage holes. Take the cuttings in late July to early September time. If the bushis some distance away take a plastic bag to store the cuttings in andprevent moisture loss. Also, take the cutting longer than needed andmake the final cut (see below) when you are ready to plant the cutting.This will minimise the cut healing over which makes rooting moredifficult.

Dogs Trust does not list Photinia Red Robin as being poisonous to dogs. The are indications however that it can cause problems with grazing animals such as horses and cows. Main interest is from bright red leaf tips which turn green as theymature. If left unpruned the previous year, it produces masses of tinywhite flowers in June. The flowers are attractive but the scent is not! The plant should be fed monthly between mid March to mid August with a handful of blood, fish and bone.It will of course require regular watering. Wait each time until the top 3cm of thecompost is dry and then water well. Though so many hedges delight us with thrilling autumn colours, photinias produce wonderful spring and summer foliage that is definitely among the best.While the biggest varieties will become too large, bulky and unwieldy for any container, you could certainly grow one of the intermediate-sized varieties in a large container, pruning it regularly after it reaches the desired size.

For younger plants up to two years old, water if conditions become dry. Atwice yearly feed with blood, fish and bone in spring and autumn will help it toestablish a good root system. Keep the area around the base of the plant freefrom weeds and grass. Even a photinia that is expected to grow to a relatively modest height and spread, if grown in a container, will require annual pruning for size and shape. Potted Photinia Varieties

This shrub is often under-rated principally because it is so widelygrown. The RHS are quite clear that this is a shrub of great horticulturalvalue, giving it an Award of Garden Merit. Outdoor baskets are so on trend and it’s not hard to see why! Our basket planters ooze elegance with a rustic edge and are so versatile, making them the perfect addition to any outdoor space. Our Grey & Buff Rattan planters make a real statement, especially when filled with a selection of your favourite plants and flowers! The Basket Company Plant Pots: A Planter for Every Garden



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