Pyracantha 'Orange Charmer' - 80-100 CM C2

Description
The Firethorn 'Orange Charmer' (Pyracantha) is a bushy, broad shrub with decorative, orange-coloured, round fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters in May. The Firethorn 'Orange Charmer' also has glossy, leathery, lanceolate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 2.5 metres and grows to a width of around 3.5 metres. The Firethorn 'Orange Charmer' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * heat tolerant, drought resistant, resistant to urban climates, smoke hardy

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Firethorn 'Orange Charmer' are medium green, lanceolate, glossy, leathery, alternate.

Spread
East Asia to south-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Firethorn 'Orange Charmer' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Firethorn 'Orange Charmer' is a bushy and broad-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 2 - 3.5 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 20 cm per year.

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).

Flower
The white flowers of the Firethorn 'Orange Charmer' appear in umbrella clusters in May.

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

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, park, cottage garden, bee pasture, hedge, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Pyracantha 'Orange Charmer' are spiny.

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