{"product_id":"photinia-pink-marble-variegated-hedging-plant-42mm-pot","title":"Photinia ‘Pink Marble’ | Variegated Hedging Plant | 42mm Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhotinia x fraseri ‘Pink Marble’ is a highly ornamental, hardy evergreen shrub celebrated for its spectacular, multicoloured foliage. It produces brilliant flushes of bright pink and marbled-white new growth, which gracefully matures into a rich green edged with crisp cream. In spring, the striking foliage is complemented by delicate clusters of cream flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching up to 5m high and 2m wide, ‘Pink Marble’ offers a unique, vibrant twist on the traditional Photinia hedge. It is highly resilient, frost-hardy, and responds exceptionally well to pruning, making it a premium choice for dense privacy screens, formal hedging, striking feature planting, and topiary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright pink and marbled-white new foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatures to rich green and cream variegated leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClusters of cream flowers produced in spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows approximately 5m high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpreads approximately 2m wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResilient and adaptable to most locations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 42mm Pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplied as a healthy young Photinia ‘Pink Marble’ plant growing in a 42mm nursery pot.\u003c\/b\u003e The 42mm measurement refers to the pot’s width (the pot is 80mm high). It does not refer to the plant’s height or width. Plant height, leaf number, and root development will vary naturally. The supplied plant will be considerably smaller than the mature specimens shown in product photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking tri-colour foliage effect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrost-hardy and resilient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent response to pruning for dense growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-establishing root system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides year-round structural colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforms best in full sun for maximum colour vibrancy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 42mm nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormal and informal hedging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall privacy screens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeature plants in mixed borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopiary and structured garden designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWindbreaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge decorative containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a position in full sun for the most vibrant pink and white foliage colour and a tight, compact growth habit. It will tolerate part shade, though colours may be less intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure the soil is free-draining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole slightly wider than the root ball and plant at the same depth as the growing medium in the supplied pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackfill gently, firm the soil around the roots, and water in thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a dense hedge or privacy screen, space plants approximately 80cm to 1m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply mulch around the base to retain moisture, keeping it clear of the main trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e Water regularly for the first 12 weeks after planting to ensure the root system establishes deeply and securely. Once established, it is generally resilient but benefits from deep watering during prolonged dry or hot spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a high-quality slow-release fertiliser twice yearly (typically in spring and late summer\/early autumn) to encourage vigorous flushes of colourful new growth and maintain overall plant health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning\u003c\/b\u003e Prune as required to maintain a neat appearance and control size. Regular pruning (especially after a flush of growth) encourages the plant to become denser and stimulates brilliant new flushes of the signature pink and white foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Photinia x fraseri ‘Pink Marble’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Pink Marble Photinia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e Rosaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Pink, white, cream, and green variegated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/b\u003e Cream\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 5m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 2m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun (preferred) to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Free-draining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e Regular while establishing; moderate once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Density (Hedging):\u003c\/b\u003e 1 plant per 80cm–1m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTolerances:\u003c\/b\u003e Frost hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupply Format:\u003c\/b\u003e Live young plant supplied in a 42mm x 80mm nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnd Use:\u003c\/b\u003e Hedging, screening, topiary, and feature planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a young tubestock plant growing in a 42mm wide x 80mm high nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant size, foliage colour, and root development will vary naturally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature size depends on climate, soil, position, and care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant may not display full pink variegation until planted out and actively pushing new growth in full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct photographs may show mature, established plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow fast does Pink Marble grow?\u003c\/b\u003e It is a moderately fast grower, especially when fed and watered regularly, quickly establishing into a dense screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow far apart should I plant them for a hedge?\u003c\/b\u003e For a solid, dense hedge, planting approximately 80cm to 1 metre apart is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/b\u003e It will grow in part shade, but full sun is highly recommended to achieve the brightest pink and white variegation and the tightest foliage density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, 'Pink Marble' is frost-hardy once established in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat size plant will I receive?\u003c\/b\u003e You will receive a healthy young tubestock plant growing in a 42mm wide by 80mm high nursery pot, ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oldboy's Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45989453529141,"sku":null,"price":6.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4629\/8933\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-09-11T160202.708.jpg?v=1789106532","url":"https:\/\/www.oldboysflowers.com.au\/products\/photinia-pink-marble-variegated-hedging-plant-42mm-pot","provider":"Oldboy's Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}