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Red robin hedging - losing lusture/colour.

  • 02-07-2024 1:05pm
    #1
    cathy427
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    I sowed some red robin hedging earlier in the year and it took off with a spurt however its now lost it gloss and looks lighter in colour and looks a bit drained for want of a better explanation. Leaves are gone a paler green and paler red. Its in full sun and fairly sure got enough water/rain.

    Any advice as to what it needs?

    I had two plants left over and poped them into pots and they have kept the bright vibrant look!



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  • #2
    Knowall1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭Knowall1


    What makes Red Robin red is the young growth. As these leaves age they revert to green . The way to keep them red is regular cutting. The new leaves that emerge after the cut will be bright red.



  • #3
    2011abc
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    Check new growth tips for greenfly .If there you can hose and remove with fingers and /or spray with soap solution .A prune may help too.Dont worry these things are bomb proof and it will glow again!



  • #4
    cathy427
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 405 ✭✭cathy427


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122330432#Comment_122330432
    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122330488#Comment_122330488

    Thanks for that. Much appreciated.

    Would you be concerned that the ones in the pots look healthier and haven't faded?



  • #5
    2011abc
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    No .If really concerned about the big ones can give them a hard prune back but will have to wait a good few months for red growth in that case ( but may have to anyway ) Are you certain it’s getting plenty of water to roots ? They’re thirsty and appearances can be deceptive .Maybe try stick a bamboo or something down into Soil to test for water?



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