Pyracantha Saphyr Rouge ('Cadrou')
firethorn ( syn. Saphyr Red )
'Saphyr Rouge' is a compact evergreen shrub known for its abundant red-orange berries in autumn. This upright cultivar with later spreading branches features dark green glossy foliage, thorns along its arching branches, and flat clusters of small white flowers blooming in early summer. Primarily valued for its showy fruit display, it serves as a versatile plant, suitable for use as a specimen shrub, espalier wall shrub, or informal hedge. Its spiny nature adds to its effectiveness as a barrier plant.
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How to care for Pyracantha Saphyr Rouge ('Cadrou'):
When planting, add some soil conditioner (well-rotted compost) to the planting hole and some mycorrhizal fungi to aid root establishment.
If growing as a hedge, check for evidence of nesting birds or nesting activity prior to pruning, delaying until the fledglings have fledged if so.
Pyracantha flowers mainly on shoots produced the previous year, so when pruning try to retain as much two-year-old wood as possible. Wear thick gloves when pruning, Pyracantha often bear long and very sharp thorns.
Free-standing shrubs merely need unwanted, damaged or diseased shoots removed in early to mid-spring. Trim out misplaced or crossing branches on free-standing shrubs. Tie in any shoots to extend the framework of wall shrubs, and shorten branches to about 2 or 3 leaves from the base after flowering to expose the berries.
Trim firethorn hedges two or three times between spring and the end of summer. Aim to retain as many berries as possible but some will be lost as you strive to keep the outline.
If growing as a hedge, check for evidence of nesting birds or nesting activity prior to pruning, delaying until the fledglings have fledged if so.
Pyracantha flowers mainly on shoots produced the previous year, so when pruning try to retain as much two-year-old wood as possible. Wear thick gloves when pruning, Pyracantha often bear long and very sharp thorns.
Free-standing shrubs merely need unwanted, damaged or diseased shoots removed in early to mid-spring. Trim out misplaced or crossing branches on free-standing shrubs. Tie in any shoots to extend the framework of wall shrubs, and shorten branches to about 2 or 3 leaves from the base after flowering to expose the berries.
Trim firethorn hedges two or three times between spring and the end of summer. Aim to retain as many berries as possible but some will be lost as you strive to keep the outline.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
3m
Eventual spread:
3m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
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