Photinia Magical Volcano is a stunning compact evergreen shrub prized for its brilliant red new foliage that emerges like flames before maturing to a rich, glossy dark green. This eye-catching variety offers year-round interest and is ideally suited to smaller gardens, borders, containers, and low hedging where a more compact habit is desired. As a naturally dense and bushy plant, it requires minimal pruning to maintain an attractive shape.

New growth flushes appear throughout the growing season, ensuring repeated waves of vivid red colour from spring through to autumn. In late spring, clusters of small creamy-white flowers may appear, adding further seasonal charm. Photinia Magical Volcano is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub that thrives in most well-drained soils and tolerates a range of conditions, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.

What You Receive:

• 1 x Photinia Magical Volcano supplied in a 3 Litre root-ball, ready for planting

Key Features:

• Vibrant red new growth contrasting beautifully with glossy dark green mature foliage


• Compact, bushy habit – ideal where space is limited


• Evergreen – provides colour and structure all year round


• Fast growing and easy to maintain


• Suitable for hedging, borders, patio containers and specimen planting


• Hardy and adaptable to most soil types

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Photinia × fraseri 'Magical Volcano'


• Common Names: Photinia Magical Volcano, Compact Red Robin


• Classification: Evergreen Shrub


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 80–100 cm × 60–80 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Dense and Bushy Evergreen Shrub


• Perfect For: Low Hedges, Borders, Containers, Patio Planting, Small Gardens


• Flowering Time: Late Spring (small creamy-white flower clusters)


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates most soil types


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H5)


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub


• Foliage: Glossy bright red new growth, maturing to dark green


• Pruning: Light trim after flowering or in late summer to encourage fresh red growth

Planting Advice:

Plant in a sheltered or open position in full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole twice the width of the root-ball and at the same depth. Backfill with a mixture of garden soil and compost, firming gently around the base. Water thoroughly after planting and keep well-watered during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. A mulch around the base will help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Notes: This listing is for the Magical Volcano variety, a naturally compact cultivar within the Photinia family, offering the same striking red foliage as the classic Red Robin but in a more manageable size.