Hawthorn 'Corallina' PBR P9(0,5L)

Hawthorn 'Corallina' PBR – Beauty and Durability in the Garden

Hawthorn (Photinia fraseri) 'Corallina' PBR is an attractive cultivar valued for its decorative, evergreen leaves and showy, red young growths. It is an ideal choice for those looking for a versatile ornamental plant for gardens, terraces and balconies. Thanks to its durability and low maintenance requirements, 'Corallina' will work well in various conditions.

Characteristics

• Habit and Size:
  Dense, bushy habit. It reaches up to 2–3 m in height and a similar width, but can be trimmed to maintain a smaller size.

• List:
  Evergreen, shiny, lanceolate. Young growths have an intense red color, which gradually turns into a deep green color. This feature makes the plant look attractive all year round.

• Flowers:
  White, small flowers gathered in umbels appear in May and June, adding additional charm to the plant.

Growing conditions

• Position:
  It grows best in sunny or semi-shaded positions. In places with a lot of sunlight, the colors of the leaves become more intense.

• Soil:
  The soil is fertile, well-drained, moderately moist, with a slightly acidic or neutral pH. The plant also tolerates inferior soils, provided they are not too heavy or waterlogged.

• Watering:
  Regular, especially during drought. The substrate should be constantly slightly moist, but avoid overwatering.

• Frost resistance:
  The plant is resistant to frost in Polish climatic conditions (hardiness zone 6–8), but in harsher winters it is worth covering young specimens with agrotextiles.

Care

• Trimming:
  Regular pruning in early spring or after flowering allows you to maintain a compact form and stimulates the plant to produce new, red growths.

• Fertilization:
  In spring and summer, it is worth using compound fertilizers designed for ornamental plants made of leaves.

• Mulching:
  Mulch around the base of the plant prevents moisture loss and reduces weed growth.

Use in the Garden

1. Hedges and borders:
   Great for creating low to medium hedges and decorative borders.

2. Containers and Pots:
   Ideal for terraces and balconies, where its striking leaves are a decoration all year round.

3. Solitaire:
   It can be planted as a single accent in the garden, creating the focal point of the composition.

4. Combinations with Other Plants:
   It goes well with ornamental grasses, plants with contrasting leaf colors and flowering shrubs.

Advantages of the 'Corallina' PBR hawthorn

• Evergreen leaves: Decorative all year round.
• Impressive growth: The intense red young leaves are eye-catching.
• Easy care: It does not require a lot of work.
• Versatility: It is suitable for a variety of applications – from hedges to growing in pots.
• Frost resistance: It tolerates Polish climatic conditions well.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 0.5 liters
• Height: 15-20 cm
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes