Pyracantha ‘Red Cushion’ – Compact Firethorn with Bright Red Berries
Pyracantha ‘Red Cushion’ is a compact and versatile evergreen shrub, valued for its seasonal interest and practical garden uses. In late spring, clusters of small white flowers cover the plant, attracting pollinators and creating a soft, delicate display against the glossy green foliage.
As the seasons progress, these flowers give way to masses of bright red berries in autumn, which persist well into winter, adding vibrant colour when much of the garden is fading. The berries also provide an important food source for birds, enhancing wildlife value.
Its naturally low, spreading habit makes ‘Red Cushion’ particularly useful as ground cover or for training against walls and fences. The dense, thorny growth also makes it effective as a low barrier or informal security planting.
Hardy and adaptable, it thrives in sun or partial shade and tolerates a wide range of soils, provided they are well-drained. Once established, it is robust and low maintenance, requiring only occasional pruning to maintain shape or encourage heavier berrying.
Colourful, practical, and wildlife-friendly, Pyracantha ‘Red Cushion’ is an excellent choice for adding year-round interest and structure to the garden.
Seasonal Highlights
Spring: Clusters of small white flowers.
Summer: Glossy evergreen foliage provides structure.
Autumn: Masses of bright red berries appear.
Winter: Berries persist, adding colour and wildlife value.
Key Features
Bright red berries – Strong autumn and winter interest.
Evergreen foliage – Year-round structure.
Compact habit – Ideal for smaller spaces.
Thorny growth – Useful for security planting.
Wildlife friendly – Attracts birds and pollinators.
Perfect For
Ground cover – Dense, spreading growth.
Walls and fences – Can be trained easily.
Borders – Adds structure and seasonal colour.
Security planting – Thorny deterrent.
Wildlife gardens – Supports birds and insects.
Growing Tips
Sun/Position: Sun or partial shade.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of most conditions.
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.
Care: Prune after flowering or fruiting to maintain shape and encourage growth.
Looks Great With
Cotoneaster – Similar seasonal interest.
Hedging plants – For mixed boundary planting.
Evergreens – Adds layered structure.
Climbers – Combine on walls for depth.
Grasses – Softens dense growth.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
