Photinia Pink Marble C10

Photinia ‘Pink Marble’ C10

Plant Fact File:

• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Botanical Name: Photinia × fraseri ‘Pink Marble’
• Common Name: Pink Marble Photinia
• Container Size: C10 (10 Litre Container)
• Mature Height: 2-3 m (6-10 feet)
• Mature Spread: 1.5-2.5 m (5-8 feet)
• Flower Color: White
• Flower Form: Small, clustered blooms
• Scent: Mildly fragrant
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Foliage: Variegated leaves with pink, white, and green marbling
• Hardiness: Fully hardy (USDA zones 7-9)
• Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
• Uses: Hedges, screens, borders, specimen plant

Description:

Photinia × fraseri ‘Pink Marble’, commonly known as Pink Marble Photinia, is an attractive evergreen shrub known for its stunning variegated foliage and seasonal flowers. The leaves are a striking combination of pink, white, and green marbling, providing year-round interest. In spring, this shrub produces small clusters of white flowers that are mildly fragrant, adding to its appeal.

Reaching a mature height of 2-3 meters (6-10 feet) and a spread of 1.5-2.5 meters (5-8 feet), ‘Pink Marble’ is ideal for use in hedges, screens, borders, or as a specimen plant. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining, moderately fertile soil. Fully hardy in USDA zones 7-9, this Photinia variety is a robust and low-maintenance choice for adding vibrant color and texture to gardens.

Key Features:

• Variegated Foliage: Striking pink, white, and green marbled leaves provide year-round visual interest.
• Seasonal Flowers: Produces small clusters of white, mildly fragrant flowers in spring.
• Moderate Size: Mature height of 2-3 meters (6-10 feet) and a spread of 1.5-2.5 meters (5-8 feet), suitable for various garden settings.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care, making it ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners.
• Hardy: Fully hardy in USDA zones 7-9, able to withstand a range of temperatures.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for hedges, screens, borders, and as a specimen plant.

Planting Tips:

• Choose a location with full sun to partial shade and well-draining, moderately fertile soil.
• Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball and incorporate organic matter into the soil if needed.
• Plant Photinia ‘Pink Marble’ at the same depth as it was in its container and backfill with soil.
• Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist until the plant is established.
• Once established, Photinia is moderately drought-tolerant but benefits from regular watering during dry periods.
• Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Prune in late spring or early summer to maintain desired shape and encourage dense growth.
• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer to support healthy growth.