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PYRACANTHA
Commonly known as Firethorn
JUN-JUL
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.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Tall Shrub
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Additional Features
Good to knowSuitable for hedging, screening and as a wall shrub. Wildlife plant - insects, birds (berries and shelter)
Place of originSouthern Europe, southwestern Asia, Himalayas, China, Taiwan. -
Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Pyracantha - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of PYRACANTHA
SAPHYR PYRACANTHAS
PYRACANTHA Saphyr Orange
Firethorn
(Cadange) - orange berries in September
PYRACANTHA Saphyr Red
Firethorn
(Cadrou) - red berries in December
PYRACANTHA Saphyr Yellow
Firethorn
(Cadaune) - yellow berries in October
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
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.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
