Description
Evergreen colour, all year — with fresh pink new growth that looks like it’s been hand-painted.
Canopy (What it is):
Photinia ‘Pink Marble’ is a striking evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves edged in creamy white, and vibrant pink-red new shoots. It’s a brilliant choice for adding instant brightness, structure, and screening to Irish and UK gardens.
Photinia ‘Pink Marble’ is a striking evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves edged in creamy white, and vibrant pink-red new shoots. It’s a brilliant choice for adding instant brightness, structure, and screening to Irish and UK gardens.
Straps (Why you’ll love it):
- Year-round interest: Variegated foliage keeps borders bright in every season
- Pink new growth: Fresh shoots bring a real “wow” moment in spring and summer
- Great for screening: Perfect for hedging or softening boundaries
- Easy to shape: Clips well for a neat, modern finish
- Hardy & reliable: A strong performer once established
Harness (Quick Facts):
- Botanical name: Photinia ‘Pink Marble’
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub
- Foliage: Green with creamy-white margins; new growth pink/red
- Best for: Hedging, screening, mixed borders, feature planting, large pots
- Position: Sun or partial shade (best colour in good light)
- Soil: Moist but well-drained
- Hardiness: Hardy (shelter from very cold, drying winds when young)
Lines (How to use it):
- Plant as a bright evergreen hedge for privacy with personality
- Use as a feature shrub to lift darker evergreens nearby
- Add to a mixed border for structure + colour contrast
- Grow in a large pot to bring evergreen colour to patios and courtyards
Landing (Care notes):
- Watering: Keep well-watered in the first year; don’t let it dry out in pots
- Pruning: Light trim after the first flush of growth to encourage fresh colour and bushiness
- Feeding: A spring feed/mulch supports strong, colourful new shoots
- Top tip: For the brightest pink, give it light and avoid very exposed, windy spots






