Plants by mail order since 1984 - over 4,100 plants online today!
Burncoose Nurseries - part of the Caerhays Estate
Nursery & Gardens open: Mon - Sat 08.30 - 16.30 & Sun 10:00 - 16:00
Pop up café: Open Thursday-Saturday 10.30 - 14.30 & Sunday 11.00 - 15.00( weather permitting )
Nursery still open - Gardens closed due to high winds.
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
  • X
  • Y
  • Z
  • or use plant finder
  • PYRACANTHA Saphyr Red
    PYRACANTHA Saphyr Red
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    <
    PYRACANTHA Saphyr Red  PYRACANTHA Saphyr Red  PYRACANTHA Saphyr Red  PYRACANTHA Saphyr Red  PYRACANTHA and ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    >

    PYRACANTHA Saphyr Red

    Commonly known as Firethorn

     AWARD
    SAPHYR PYRACANTHAS

    (Cadrou) - red berries in December
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Flowering
      local_florist
      Jan
      local_florist
      Feb
      local_florist
      Mar
      local_florist
      Apr
      local_florist
      May
      local_florist
      Jun
      local_florist
      Jul
      local_florist
      Aug
      local_florist
      Sep
      local_florist
      Oct
      local_florist
      Nov
      local_florist
      Dec
    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Selected for its resistance to fireblight and scab. Wildlife plant - insects, birds.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, caterpillars, scale insects, leaf miner, coral spot, fireblight, scab.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Evergreen
      Narrow, glossy, dark-green leaves.
    • White
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Elliptic
    • Obovate
    • Height
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Compact, spiny shrub. Produces sprays of hawthorn-like flowers.
    • 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.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold winds.
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      2.5m (8ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        1.5m (5ft)
       
    View Detailed Plant Description

     

    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    View Customers Also Bought
    PYRACANTHA Saphyr Orange

    PYRACANTHA Saphyr Orange

    Firethorn
    Available from £15.50
    PYRACANTHA Saphyr Yellow

    PYRACANTHA Saphyr Yellow

    Firethorn
    Available from £15.50
    BERBERIS darwinii

    BERBERIS darwinii

    Darwin's barberry
    Available from £16.50
    GARRYA elliptica 'James Roof'

    GARRYA elliptica 'James Roof'

    Silk tassel bush, Quinine bush
    Available from £24.00
    View Planting Combinations

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    arrow_drop_up