Firethorn 'Red Column' (Pyracantha coccinea)
Firethorn 'Red Column' is an upright, thorny evergreen shrub with white spring flowers and decorative red berries in autumn and winter. Ideal for protective hedges and for training against walls.
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Specifications
- Height: All sizes available
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering: Moderate watering
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Frost resistance: Hardy to -20°C
Use in landscaping projects
Firethorn 'Red Column' forms dense, thorny hedges that are hard to get through, so it is used to mark property boundaries, technical areas and car parks. It can also be trained against walls or fences. The white May–June flowers attract bees, and the red berries stay decorative into winter and feed birds.
Planting and spacing
For hedges plant 2–3 plants per linear metre. It prefers sun or partial shade and well-drained soils. It reaches 2–3 m if left untrimmed.
Care and maintenance
Trim after flowering and lightly at the end of summer, leaving enough fruiting shoots. It is hardy to about -20°C. Because of the thorns, wear protective gloves when working with it.
Frequently asked questions
Is firethorn suitable for hedges?
Yes, it forms dense, thorny hedges that are very good for protection and boundaries.
When does 'Red Column' produce berries?
In autumn; the red berries stay on the plant into winter.
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