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Photinia 'Blackberry Gem'
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With its glossy, deep purple foliage evolving from newly emerging crimson leaves, Photinia 'Blackberry Gem' offers striking year-round interest as...
2 litre pot
£26.99
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Plant description
With its glossy, deep purple foliage evolving from newly emerging crimson leaves, Photinia 'Blackberry Gem' offers striking year-round interest as an evergreen shrub.
Large clusters of ivory flowers appear in sunny conditions, adding seasonal contrast to its lush, leathery leaves. Best planted in full sun for vibrant colour, this versatile shrub also thrives in partial shade, making it ideal for hedges or as a backdrop in garden borders. In frost-prone areas, it can be trained as a wall shrub against a south or west-facing wall for added protection and visual appeal.
Large clusters of ivory flowers appear in sunny conditions, adding seasonal contrast to its lush, leathery leaves. Best planted in full sun for vibrant colour, this versatile shrub also thrives in partial shade, making it ideal for hedges or as a backdrop in garden borders. In frost-prone areas, it can be trained as a wall shrub against a south or west-facing wall for added protection and visual appeal.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Photinia Blackberry Gem:
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in a position with full sun or partial shade, ideally sheltered from cold winds.
Water regularly during the first year to help establish a strong root system, then reduce watering once mature, as it becomes more drought-tolerant. In spring, feed with a balanced fertiliser to promote healthy growth and vibrant foliage.
To encourage a profusion of bright young leaves in late spring or summer shorten the stems of established specimens by up to 15cm (6in), to just above an outward-facing bud. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.
Water regularly during the first year to help establish a strong root system, then reduce watering once mature, as it becomes more drought-tolerant. In spring, feed with a balanced fertiliser to promote healthy growth and vibrant foliage.
To encourage a profusion of bright young leaves in late spring or summer shorten the stems of established specimens by up to 15cm (6in), to just above an outward-facing bud. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
