Firethorn. A bushy shrub with reddish stems and glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of white flowers are produced in early summer followed by scarlet berries. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 5m. Flowers June to July. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Pyracantha coccinea ‘Red Column’
A bushy shrub with reddish stems and glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of white flowers are produced in early summer followed by scarlet berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Pyracantha |
|---|---|
| Species | coccinea |
| Varietry | 'Red Column' |
| Common Name | Firethorn |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | scarlet |
| Fruits When | July |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Wall shrub, Border |
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