Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow’

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Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow’ in a 3 litre nursery pot.

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Summary

Description

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' is a cultivar of the Pyracantha, also known as firethorn. It is a dense, evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2m and 1.5m. It is known for its bright orange berries that appear in the fall and last well into the winter. Its foliage is dark green and glossy. The flowers of 'Orange Glow' are white and appear in clusters in early spring. This plant can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is often used as a hedge or a privacy screen. It also can be trained to grow on walls or fences, as well as in containers. It's a great addition to a wildlife garden as it provides berries for birds during winter. Pruning should be done after the fruiting season to encourage new growth.

Key Facts

  • Common Name(s):Firethorn 'Orange Glow'
  • Hardiness:Fully hardy
  • How big will I get? Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' can grow to a height of 2m and a spread of 1.5m.
  • Did You Know That:The name Pyracantha comes from the Greek words "pyr" meaning fire and "acantha" meaning thorn, referring to the plant's fiery red berries and thorny branches?

Plant Calendar

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

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Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.

Best Position

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.

Maintenance

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' is fairly low maintenance and doesn't require any pruning.

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' can have problems with aphids, caterpillars, brown scale and moths, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as fireblight. It is also known to attract bees, birds and other pollinators. It is not considered to be toxic.

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