Photinia Pink Marble – 1/2 Standard
€225.00
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Description
If you want year-round structure and a bit of theatre, Photinia ‘Pink Marble’ delivers. The new growth comes through in vivid pinks and soft creams, maturing into glossy green — so it always looks like it’s doing something, even when the rest of the garden is catching its breath.
In a 1/2 standard form, it becomes a ready-made feature: a neat, lifted “lollipop” canopy that brings height, colour, and instant polish to entrances, patios, and formal borders. It’s evergreen, reliable, and surprisingly uplifting — like a little burst of light planted on purpose.
Perfect for
- Flanking a front door or driveway entrance (pairs look stunning)
- Large pots on patios and terraces
- Adding evergreen structure to mixed planting
- Smart, low-fuss colour in modern gardens
Quick Facts
- Botanical name: Photinia × fraseri ‘Pink Marble’
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub (trained as a 1/2 standard)
- Foliage: Variegated cream/green with vivid pink/red new growth
- Best position: Sun to partial shade (best colour in sun)
- Soil: Moist but free-draining; adaptable once established
- Hardiness: Hardy; shelter from harsh, drying winds for best leaf quality
- Great in pots: Yes — ideal in a substantial container
Caragh Garden Notebook (our best tips)
- Keep it looking crisp with a light trim. A gentle prune after the first flush encourages fresh, colourful new growth and keeps the head neat.
- Feed in spring. A balanced slow-release feed helps maintain strong colour and healthy foliage (especially in pots).
- Water well in year one. Once established it’s resilient, but consistent watering early on makes all the difference.
- Pot planting tip: Use a large, heavy pot (for stability) and don’t let it dry out completely in summer — standards can dry faster than you’d expect.
- Style it up underneath. Underplant with trailing ivy, soft grasses, or seasonal colour to make the stem-and-canopy shape feel intentional and lush.
Additional information
| Pot Size | 25L half standard, 50-60cm head, 18L half standard, 50-60cm head, 30L 6-8cm girth, 50-60cm head, 30L 6-8cm girth, 60-70cm head, 45L 8-10cm girth, 50-60cm head |
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