{"product_id":"col-3l-pyr-red-stax1","title":"1 Pyracantha Red Star Firethorn Plant, Hardy Evergreen Climbing Hedge Shrub, 3 Litre Root Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePyracantha 'Red Star' is a robust, thorny evergreen shrub widely valued for its dense growth, clusters of small white flowers in late spring and early summer, and an eye-catching display of vivid red berries from autumn well into winter. Commonly known as Firethorn, this versatile plant is ideal for training against walls and fences, creating impenetrable security hedging, or growing as a free-standing specimen in borders. Its thorny branches and thick evergreen foliage provide excellent cover and nesting sites for garden birds, while the berries offer a valuable food source through the colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as an established plant in a 3 litre pot, this Pyracantha Red Star is ready for planting and will establish quickly in most garden conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy evergreen shrub with dense, glossy foliage year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMasses of small white flowers in late spring to early summer, loved by pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAbundant bright red berries from autumn through winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThorny stems make it an excellent natural security barrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCan be trained as a wall shrub, hedge, or grown as a free-standing specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance once established and tolerant of most soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides food and shelter for birds and garden wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pyracantha 'Red Star'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firethorn, Pyracantha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 3m × 2.5m (dependent on pruning and training)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Dense, Thorny Evergreen Shrub – Suitable for Training Against Walls and Fences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wall Training, Security Hedging, Borders, Wildlife Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer (clusters of small white flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerrying Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn to Winter (bright red berries)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most well-drained soils, tolerant of chalk, clay, loam and sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Birds \u0026amp; Garden Wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, Dark Green, Evergreen Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil. Pyracantha is tolerant of most soil types and, once established, is drought-tolerant and low maintenance. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage berry production. When training against a wall or fence, tie in new growth regularly to establish a strong framework. Wear gloves when handling due to the sharp thorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for 1 x Pyracantha Red Star plant supplied in a 3 litre pot. Images are indicative of the mature plant. 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