[header] How to plant photinia [title] Fill a container with cuttings compost. [step] Fill a shallow tray with one part free-draining potting compost and one part sand or perlite. Mix well until both materials are evenly distributed. 
[substeps] Note that this process should be done in either the summer or autumn. The container you use should be approximately 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10 cm) deep.