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Fiery red

An eye-catcher in the garden. Firethorn 'Red Star' (Pyracantha coccinea) stands out both in the summer and in the winter months. With beautiful cream flowers. That attract bees and bumblebees. The flowers bloom in the summer. Bright red berries appear in autumn and remain in place until after Christmas.
Prune firethorn in the fall. Plant the 'Red Star' a nice spot in sun or partial shade. However, a sunny spot ensures more berries on the shrub. Give it extra water during dry periods.

Firethorn Pyracantha 'Red Star' red

Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Star'

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Specifications
White,Red,Green
Supplied as container plant
Not edible
Flowering May - June
Growing height 100 - 300 cm
6 months growth and flowering guarantee
Hardy plant
Deciduous
Location: Half shadow
Planting distance 100 - 120 cm
Planting
Firethorn is undemanding and will thrive in normal soil, full sun or part shade.

Make sure the firethorn root ball is well-moistened by soaking it in a bucket full of lukewarm water overnight. Prepare a suitable hole in ordinary well-drained soil. Plant the Pyracantha coccinea root ball at the appropriate depth in the hole - the top of the root ball should be just slightly below ground level. Fill the hole and press firmly down. Water immediately after planting. Firethorn is a climber The long, flexible branches of firethorn can easily be trained against walls or fences. The branches cannot support themselves and should be tied in. With patience and support firethorn can cover a (preferably north or east facing) fence or wall.
Care
Firethorn is a strong plant requiring minimal maintenance. Give it extra water during dry periods. Are you growing this climbing plant outdoors next to the wall? If so, be aware that it can stay pretty dry there. Provide Pyracantha coccinea with a garden compost mulch at the end of the winter. Heavy pruning is really not necessary. You can trim its long branches immediately after flowering or trim regularly to maintain the shape of the plant and prevent bare patches forming.
Extra
The white flowers will appear in spring, just as the leaves appear on the bare branches. Stand a budding branch in a vase indoors and enjoy them there too. The bright berries will appear at the end of summer and into the autumn. Very popular with birds.

Pyracantha is classified under Rosaceae.
Description

Fiery red

An eye-catcher in the garden. Firethorn 'Red Star' (Pyracantha coccinea) stands out both in the summer and in the winter months. With beautiful cream flowers. That attract bees and bumblebees. The flowers bloom in the summer. Bright red berries appear in autumn and remain in place until after Christmas.
Prune firethorn in the fall. Plant the 'Red Star' a nice spot in sun or partial shade. However, a sunny spot ensures more berries on the shrub. Give it extra water during dry periods.

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