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Striking evergreen shrubs that will set your garden alight! Glossy dark green leaves on thorny branches come to life in spring with clusters of pretty white scented flowers. Be prepared for an explosion of bright ornamental berries in autumn, just as other plants are fading, making a valuable food source for birds. Also known as Firethorn, they are ideal for training up walls and fences or growing as a bush shrub. Happy to be grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Hardy shrubs that are versatile and low maintenance to grow.Your collection includes: Red Column – an abundance of bright red berries in autumn. Mature Height 3m, Spread 4m. Orange Glow – Sprays of orange berries decorate the branches from autumn to winter. Mature height and spread 3m. Soleil d’Or – A profusion of vibrant yellow berries on lighter green foliage. Mature height and spread 3m.
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Key Information
| Included In this Collection | Pyracantha coccinea Red Column 9cm Pot | Pyracantha Soleil d’or 9cm pot | Pyracantha Orange Glow 9cm Pot |
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| Latin Name | Pyracantha coccinea Red Column 9cm Pot | ||
| Common Name | Firethorn | ||
| Hardiness | H6 (-15 to -20°C) | ||
| Colour | White | ||
| Type | Shrub | ||
| Format | 9cm Pots | ||
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun | ||
| Foliage | Evergreen | ||
| Height in Maturity (m) | 3.00 | ||
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 4.00 | ||
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand | ||
| Soil Acidity | Alkaline Neutral | ||
| Climbing | Yes | ||
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing | ||
| Scented | Yes | ||
| Drought Tolerant | Yes | ||
| Good for pots | Yes | ||
| Good for wildlife | Yes | ||
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
