Photonia Red Robin

[Ratty2E]

It needs a good prune but is it too late. I've googled but some say spring others say up until mid August. I would have done it earlier but my swarm of baby sparrows were using it to hide in.

[SlackAlice]

I normally trim mine after the blooms have faded ie., late spring. You might get away with a prune now but I wouldn't make it too severe.

[Chipchopper]

Pruning this shrub should be kept to a minimum really, just enough to maintain the shape you want.
The optimum pruning time is spring and summer, but before mid August, otherwise young growth may be damaged by frost.

[Ratty2E]

Thanks, I'll think i'll try to leave it till next spring so it's got longer to recover before the frosts.