Pyracantha cocc. 'Orange Star' - P9

Description
From September, these produce orange-coloured, round fruits that keep for a very long time.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit jewellery * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * easy to care for * heat tolerant, drought resistant, resistant to urban climates, smoke hardy

Growth habit
Firethorn 'Orange Star' is upright and branched in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers appear in umbrella clusters in June.

fruit
The orange-coloured, round fruits of Pyracantha coccinea 'Orange Star' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Sticks for a very long time.

Use
Privacy screen, hedge (pruning), pruning, specimen, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant

Root
Pyracantha coccinea 'Orange Star' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.