Photinia x fraseri Magical Volcano = 'Kolmacova'
Frasers hybrid photinia, Christmas berry
Also known as Photinia 'Magical Volcano'
- Height × spread
- 4m × 3.5m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
- Flowers
- Spring
Availability
Generally available in Spring, Summer & Autumn
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
Spiky and striking in effect. This has large leaves that are sharply and irregularly toothed. The leaves have an irregular wavy edge and look like those of a giant holly with attitude. The prickles are more for show than attack. The mature leaves are green but the young growth is vivid red, quickly fading to a greenish copper shade that is long-lasting. There are clusters of white flowers in spring and red fruits in late summer or autumn. This is a fast-growing shrub that can be pruned for containment. It will make a large bell-shaped shrub and is striking enough to be used as a specimen.
- Flower colour
- White
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Spring foliage
- Red
- Fruit colour
- Red
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Bell
- Height
- 4m
- Spread
- 3.5m
- Height in 10 years
- 3m
- Spread in 10 years
- 2.5m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Flowers in
- Spring
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Small scale garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, likes part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Screening, Structural, Architectural, Bird attraction
- Walls
- East, South, West facing
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Summer
Summer - early · Outdoors
Feed a general fertiliser
Where plants have moderate needs for nutrients, they can simply be given a general feed, fairly early in the growth season so that the growth has plenty of time to harden off before the cold weather.
Give plants a general boost with the application of a general purpose fertiliser which is spread around the root area of the plant, with amounts as directed on the feed label.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Planting
Add root growth stimulant to the planting hole
Mycorrhizal fungi helps roots establish quickly, so they absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. It comes as a powder, granule or gel. Add to the planting hole or container, and to the plant's rootball before planting in the hole. For "bareroot" plants use a gel.
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