Red Top Hedge

Red Top Hedge Care

Photinia X Fraseri

What is the plant

This annual herb has an erect stem reaching 0.7 metres (2.3 ft) in maximum height. It is covered in glandular hairs. The leaf blades are somewhat rounded with toothed edges. The inflorescence is a loose cyme of flowers. The flower has a bright blue corolla up to 4 centimeters long which can be bell-shaped, funnel-shaped, or round and flattened. It can have white spots in the throat. The protruding stamens and style can be 4.5 centimeters long. The fruit is a capsule up to 1.5 centimeters long.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

7 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the plant once a week at its base during dry periods, and avoid getting the leaves wet. Once established, red tip photinia has a good tolerance for short periods of drought.
Pruning
Each year, cut out one-half to one-third of the stems to about 6 inches (15 cm.) above the ground.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer and water the plant to push nutrients into the soil to feed the shrub.

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Soil
The best place to grow red tip photinia is in a spot that receives full sunlight to partial shade. This plant is tolerant of most soil types, but the soil does need to be well-draining. Fertile loam or light soil with a low clay content is best. If your soil is extremely heavy, amend it with some sand before planting.
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