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    PYRACANTHA

    Commonly known as Firethorn

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    Genus of 11 species of spiny, evergreen, spreading to upright shrubs, occasionally trees, found in scrub and woodland margins from southern Europe to southwestern Asia, the Himalayas, China and Taiwan.

    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Suitable for hedging, screening and as a wall shrub. Wildlife plant - insects, birds (berries and shelter)
    • Place of origin
      Southern Europe, southwestern Asia, Himalayas, China, Taiwan.
    • Evergreen
    • Tall Shrub
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Coastal / windswept

    Varieties

    PYRACANTHA Saphyr Orange
    (Cadange) - orange berries in September
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.00
    PYRACANTHA Saphyr Red
    (Cadrou) - red berries in December
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.00
    PYRACANTHA Saphyr Yellow
    (Cadaune) - yellow berries in October
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.00

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
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