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PYRACANTHA Saphyr Orange
Commonly known as Firethorn
SAPHYR PYRACANTHAS
(Cadange) - orange berries in September
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EvergreenNarrow, glossy, dark-green leaves.
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White
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Height2.5m (8ft)
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Spread2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubCompact, spiny shrub. Sprays of hawthorn-like flowers.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sunShelter from cold winds.
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Partial shade
PYRACANTHA Saphyr Orange
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Good to knowSelected for its resistance to fireblight and scab. Wildlife plant - insects, birds.Pests & DiseasesAphids, caterpillars, scale insects, leaf miner, coral spot, fireblight, scab.Place of originGarden origin.
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a large shrub borderCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginSerrulate
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyBird friendly
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Pyracantha - Growing Guide
2.5m (8ft)
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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.
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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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.
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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™.
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