- Photinia fraseri 'Magical Volcano' is a new upright variety of photinia which has blood red growth on serrated edge leaves
- Its intense colour and upright habit lends itself well to make an excellent hedging choice
- Foliage turns orange red in autumn
What you need to know:
- Plant Type: Evergreen, bushy, hardy shrub
- Flowers: Large, creamy white in April/May
- Height: 3m
- Spread: 2m
- Position: Full sun, partial shade
- Soil Type: Moist, well drained
Caring for your plant:
- This is sometimes caught by late spring frosts, and some shelter is advisable
- You get the best foliage colour by planting in full sun
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
- If you shorten the stems of established specimens by up to 15cm (6in) - to just above an outward-facing bud - it will encourage a profusion of bright young foliage in late-spring or summer