Photinia x fraseri 'Chico'

Photinia x fraseri 'Chico'A compact dwarf evergreen shrub with dark red stems and elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves, reddish bronze when young. Blooms of small cream and white flowers appear in spring. Perfect for a patio pot, window box, bed or border. Will tolerate partial shade. Plant in well drained soil. Water to keep soil just moist and feed in Spring. Prune to retain desired shape. Nursery pot size: 17cm Height: 35cm

heart-shaped leaves with an elegant silvery sheen

Apply feed monthly in spring and summer

This variety is sought-after for its burgundy sheen which grows in intensity   in bright light

Its tidy rosette shape makes it perfect for shelves

architectural houseplant with glossy deep green leaves that create an elegant

Tolerates low light but may lose some of its variegated leaf colour

Native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia

Nursery pot size: 29cm

their blooms tend to be small and less showy

Once new growth appears

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