Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' – The Fiery Berry Hedge for Year-Round Colour and Security
Pyracantha 'Orange Glow', commonly known as Firethorn, is a vigorous, evergreen shrub renowned for its brilliant orange berries and dense, thorny growth. Combining ornamental beauty with practical benefits, it offers year-round interest with glossy green leaves, masses of white flowers in late spring, and a spectacular berry display from late summer through winter. Its sharp thorns and dense habit make it an excellent natural security barrier as well as a striking feature plant in gardens both large and small.
Why Grow Pyracantha 'Orange Glow'?
Brilliant Orange Berries – Produces heavy clusters of vibrant orange berries that light up the garden in autumn and winter, providing a crucial food source for birds.
Year-Round Evergreen Foliage – Glossy dark green leaves remain fresh and attractive throughout the year.
Wildlife Friendly – Flowers attract pollinators like bees, and berries sustain birds through the colder months.
Tough and Versatile – Grows well in a wide range of conditions and tolerates urban pollution, drought, and various soil types.
Natural Security – Its dense, thorny structure is ideal for creating an impenetrable hedge or barrier.
Height of Plant
Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' grows to approximately 3–4 meters in height and 2–3 meters in width, but can easily be trimmed to suit smaller spaces or trained against walls and fences.
Where to Site Your Pyracantha 'Orange Glow'
Thanks to its tough nature and colourful display, 'Orange Glow' suits a variety of locations:
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Security hedges and boundary planting
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Trained against walls, fences, or trellises as an espalier
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Wildlife gardens to attract birds and insects
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Mixed borders for autumn and winter colour
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Urban gardens where resilience to pollution is essential
How to Grow and Care for Your Pyracantha 'Orange Glow'
Soil – Prefers fertile, well-drained soil but is adaptable to poor soils, clay, or chalk.
Light – Thrives in full sun to partial shade, although berry production is best in sunnier positions.
Watering – Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, it is drought-tolerant.
Maintenance:
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Pruning – Light pruning after flowering controls size and shape. Use gloves to avoid the sharp thorns.
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Mulching – Mulch annually to conserve moisture and promote healthy growth.
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Pest & Disease Resistance – Generally robust, but watch for fireblight and scab, particularly in humid conditions.
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Cold Hardy – Hardy down to about -20°C, making it ideal for most UK and northern European gardens.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' pairs well with other robust shrubs like Viburnum, Cotoneaster, and Mahonia. Its fiery berries are stunning alongside evergreens or against walls where their colour can be best appreciated through the duller months.
With its dazzling berries, glossy foliage, and tough, defensive structure, Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' is a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking security, wildlife support, and year-round visual impact. Whether grown as a hedge, wall shrub, or vibrant feature, it offers enduring beauty and practicality in equal measure.
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.
