{"product_id":"pyracantha-red-sapphire-7-5-litre-pot-125-130cm","title":"Pyracantha Red Sapphire 7.5 Litre Pot 125-130cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePyracantha 'Red Sapphire' – Firethorn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePyracantha 'Red Sapphire'\u003c\/em\u003e is a vigorous, evergreen shrub prized for its generous crops of rich scarlet-red berries and dense, thorny growth. In late spring, the branches are smothered in clusters of creamy-white flowers that draw in bees and pollinators, before giving way to a spectacular autumn and winter berry display. Tough, adaptable, and fully hardy, 'Red Sapphire' delivers year-round structure, wildlife value, and vibrant seasonal colour, whether grown as a hedge, trained against a wall, or used as a boundary planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of creamy-white flower clusters smother the branches, attracting bees and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, glossy dark green foliage provides reliable evergreen cover and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy clusters of rich scarlet-red berries develop, bringing bold colour to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berries persist well into the colder months, sustaining birds and maintaining ornamental interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbundant red berries\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bold, long-lasting autumn and winter colour with excellent wildlife value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Glossy, dark green leaves provide year-round screening and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e – Flowers attract pollinators; berries provide a vital food source for birds through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural security\u003c\/strong\u003e – Dense, thorny branches create an effective and impenetrable barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully hardy and tough\u003c\/strong\u003e – Tolerates exposed positions, urban pollution, and a wide range of soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides dense, year-round privacy with outstanding seasonal colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWall and fence training\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ideal for espalier or fan training against any aspect, including north-facing walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and bird-friendly gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e – An exceptional plant for supporting garden biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity planting\u003c\/strong\u003e – Thorny, impenetrable growth acts as a natural deterrent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter colour\u003c\/strong\u003e – A standout choice for bringing warmth and vibrancy to the colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in full sun to partial shade; berry production is most prolific in a sunny spot, but 'Red Sapphire' also performs well on shadier, north- or east-facing aspects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to most well-drained soils, including clay, chalk, and poor soils. Fertile, well-drained conditions will encourage the strongest growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the establishment period. Once settled in, it is largely drought-tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. 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Whether trained formally against a wall, clipped into a boundary hedge, or allowed to grow more freely, it rewards with a succession of seasonal interest from the first spring flowers right through to the last winter berries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57405227729222,"sku":"174041","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/Pyracantha-Red-Sapphire-7-5-Litre-Pot-125-130cm_174041_2026-09-18.jpg?v=1789744953","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/pyracantha-red-sapphire-7-5-litre-pot-125-130cm","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}