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PYRACANTHA Saphyr Orange
Commonly known as Firethorn
SAPHYR PYRACANTHAS
(Cadange) - orange berries in September
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Evergreen - narrow, glossy, dark-green leaves.
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White
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Height - 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft)
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Spread - 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft)
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Tall Shrub - compact, spiny shrub. Sprays of hawthorn-like flowers.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun - shelter from cold winds.
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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Good to know - selected for its resistance to fireblight and scab. Wildlife plant - insects, birds.
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Pests & Diseases - aphids, caterpillars, scale insects, leaf miner, coral spot, fireblight, scab.
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Place of origin - garden origin.
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable 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.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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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.
3 options from £6.00

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)
2 options from £6.00

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