More about the plant below:
Scarlet Firethorn Pyracantha coccinea
category : shrubs
position : sun
height : up to 4 m
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly alkaline
preferences soil : fertile, humus, permeable, sandy loam, rich in calcium
watering : little
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : white
shape : bushy
period flowering : May-June
seeding : autumn (not recommended)
reproduction:herbaceous and semi-woody cuttings
persistence leaves : evergreen
application : hedges, flower beds, parks, honey plant
pace of growth : fast
Scarlet firefly - silhouetteScarlet fire - developmental featuresA stand for the scarlet firePlanting a scarlet fireflyScarlet fire - careScarlet fire - applicationAdviceScarlet fire - silhouette
Firethorn produces very characteristic pea-shaped fruits of yellow, orange or red color.They appear on shrubs from the end of August and stay on shoots for weeks.Leaves fall only in spring, after the emergence of new shoots.
Sometimes, when the winter is frosty, it happens earlier.From May to July, the bushes are decorated with white multiflorous clusters.The blooming varieties' Red Cushion 'and' Teton stand out in particular '.
Red fire - developmental features
Firethorn has an upright habit, but grows irregularly. The bushes are poorly branched, reaching heights ranging from 2 to 4 m.Shoots are covered with thorns.
Stand for the scarlet fire
The firefly feels best in sunny and semi-shaded places. In deep shade, it barely blooms and bears fruit. Firethorn is extremely resistant to heat, although it tolerates frost very badly.It grows best in a permeable, humus substrate.
Planting a scarlet fire
We start planting shrubs in October and continue until the first frost. Later, young plants can be planted until May.
Scarlet fire - care
The firefly tolerates any cut. It is best to prune it after flowering.For the shrubs to bear fruit, it is necessary to leave faded flowers on the shoots.Fire rust is often attacked by fire rust, so it's best to choose varieties resistant to this disease, such as 'Red Column' , 'Orange Charmer' and 'Solei d'Or'.
Scarlet fire - application
Shrubs are perfect for hedges, as a solitaire on the lawn, and also for green walls.They can also be grown in a rock garden. For medicinal use, you can prepare a scarlet fire tincture.
Tip
Fruit shoots can be cut and used for autumn vase bouquets as well as bouquets.
