Photinia glabra 'Parfait' (v)
A medium- to large-sized evergreen shrub with glossy, oblong to oval shaped, leathery leaves that are bronze with pinkish margins when young, and mature to become green flecked with grey-green and develop a creamy white edge. Creamy white panicles of flowers in late spring and then red fruits. Not a vigorous variety but can make a handsome variegated evergreen specimen.
Synonyms
Photinia glabra 'Pink Lady'Photinia glabra 'Variegata'
see morePhotinia glabra 'Roseomarginata'
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream White | Red Pink Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Variegated Red Pink | |||
| Autumn | Green Variegated Grey Silver | Red | ||
| Winter | Green Variegated Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Photinia can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or trees, with simple leaves and panicles of small white flowers, usually followed by red berries
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See photinia cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf damage by vine weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight, a leaf spot, honey fungus and powdery mildews
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