Pyracantha

About this product

Pyracantha Mix – Mixed Firethorn Selection (S-pot® 2.25 Litre)

Plant Highlights: Evergreen thorny climbers • Decorative berries in a range of colours • White spring flowers • Excellent for walls, fences and informal hedging • Valuable for garden wildlife

Overview

Pyracantha Mix is a mixed selection of evergreen firethorn varieties, grown for their glossy foliage, masses of white spring flowers and colourful autumn and winter berries. As this is a mixed product, individual plants may vary in berry colour, but all provide year-round structure and seasonal interest.

Supplied in an S-pot® (2.25 litre), these vigorous plants are ideal for training against walls and fences or for creating dense, informal hedges. Their thorny branches also provide useful nesting and shelter sites for garden birds.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Plant in full sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the establishment period and during prolonged dry spells, particularly for newly planted specimens.

Tie young shoots to supports when training against walls or fences. Once established, plants require little routine care beyond annual pruning to maintain their shape and encourage good flowering and fruiting.

Wildlife

The spring flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects, while the dense evergreen growth provides shelter for birds. The berries are an important food source for many bird species during autumn and winter.

Pruning

Prune after flowering or once the berries have finished providing seasonal interest. Remove unwanted or overcrowded shoots and tie in new growth to maintain an even framework.

Why We Love It

Few climbers provide interest across so many seasons. Evergreen foliage, spring blossom and vibrant berries make Pyracantha an excellent choice for adding structure, colour and wildlife value to garden boundaries.

Product Information

• Supplied in an S-pot® (2.25 litre).
• Evergreen thorny climber or wall shrub.
• Mixed selection of Pyracantha varieties.
• White spring flowers followed by colourful berries.
• Suitable for walls, fences, trellis and informal hedging.
• Best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil.

Good to Know: The S-pot® (2.25 litre) refers to the container size at the time of sale and not the mature size of the plant. As this is a mixed selection, individual plants will vary in berry colour and other ornamental characteristics. Only features common to all varieties in the mix are described.