Orange Pyracantha Hedging – Pyracantha Orange Glow

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Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow’, also known as Firethorn, is a vibrant evergreen shrub beloved for its luminous orange berries and year-round intrigue. Native to the regions extending from Southeast Europe to Southeast Asia, it has secured a robust reputation in British gardens due to its hardiness and appealing aesthetic.

Orange Pyracantha Hedging – Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow’

Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow’, also known as Firethorn, is a vibrant evergreen shrub beloved for its luminous orange berries and year-round intrigue. Native to the regions extending from Southeast Europe to Southeast Asia, it has secured a robust reputation in British gardens due to its hardiness and appealing aesthetic.

Description and Characteristics

Employed as hedging, ‘Orange Glow’ generally reaches a height and spread of 2-3 metres (6-10 feet). It features small, glossy, dark green leaves that beautifully set off the fiery orange berries. It has a moderate growth rate of about 30cm (1 foot) per year, and with proper care, it can thrive for several decades.

Flowering, Fruits, and Reproduction

In late spring, ‘Orange Glow’ offers clusters of subtle white flowers that are a favourite amongst many pollinators. As the season transitions, these flowers evolve into brilliant orange berries that persist through autumn and well into winter, ensuring an extended period of vibrancy.

Benefits to Wildlife

The ‘Orange Glow’ cultivar provides a variety of benefits for local wildlife. Its white spring flowers offer a valuable source of nectar for bees and other insects, while its autumn and winter berries supply a crucial food source for birds when other nourishment is limited. Furthermore, its dense, thorny branches form excellent protective and nesting opportunities for birds.

Ideal for British Gardens

‘Orange Glow’ is adaptable, thriving in a range of soil types and conditions from full sun to partial shade. Its evergreen nature, combined with its dazzling orange berries, makes it a top choice for hedging, offering year-round privacy, and colour. The thorny branches can serve as a deterrent for unwanted visitors, making it a useful and attractive barrier plant.

Distribution in the UK

Pyracantha, including the ‘Orange Glow’ cultivar, is a common sight across the UK, adorning urban and rural gardens alike. The robust nature of this plant, coupled with its striking orange berry display, makes it a popular choice.

To conclude, Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow’ is a perfect addition to British garden designs, thanks to its year-round interest, robustness, low maintenance requirements, and valuable contributions to local wildlife. Its richly coloured berries and defensive features further enhance its standing amongst gardeners and landscapers.

Style

Full Standard, Boxhead, Feathered, Multi Stem, Pleached, Half Standard Pleached, Umbrella, Half Standard, Espalier, Mini Standard, Ball, Cone, Spiral, Cube, Cloud Form, Cube Spiral, Cube Multiball, Cube Ball Cone, Pom-pom, Lollipop, Archway, Twisted Stem, Triple Lollipop, Multiball 2, Multiball 3, Dome, Cylinder, Pyramid, Cylindrical Dome, Twisted Stem, Unique, Bonsai, Instant Hedge, Instant Screen, Hedging Plants, Young Tree, Regular Tree

Root Type

Pot Grown, Rootball, Bare Root

Height

15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm, 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm, 200-230cm, 230-250cm, 250-270cm, 270-300cm, 300-350cm, 350-400cm, 400-450cm, 450-500cm, 500-600cm, 600-700cm, 700-800cm, 10-20cm, 20-30cm, 30-40cm, 40-50cm, 50-60cm, 60-70cm, 70-80cm, 80-90cm, 90-100cm, 100-110cm, 110-120cm, 120-130cm, 130-140cm, 140-150cm

Stem Girth

4-6cm, 6-8cm, 8-10cm, 10-12cm, 12-14cm, 14-16cm, 16-18cm, 18-20cm, 20-22cm, 22-24cm, 24-26cm, 26-28cm, 28-30cm, 30-35cm, 35-40cm, 40-45cm, 45-50cm, 50-60cm, 60-70cm, N/A, 20-25cm, 25-30cm

Foliage Type

Evergreen

Origin

Not Native

Water Requirement

Moderate Watering

Growth Height

Medium Growing

Growth Speed

Fast Growth

Costal Growing

No

Conifer?

No

Flowering?

Yes

Berries?

0

Thornes?

0

Toxic?

0

Hard Wood Cutbacks?

0

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STANDARD DELIVERY TYPES

Box/Parcel – Used for plants sized 0-70cm, costs £12. Order £100 worth of plants of that size to qualify for free delivery! Parcel deliveries are always sent for next day delivery unless otherwise specified.

Pallet – Used for plants sized 71-230cm, costs £60. Order £350 worth of plants to qualify for free pallet delivery! We always send our pallets for next day delivery, unless requested otherwise.

Private Van – Used for plants sized 231cm and taller, costs £60. Order £350 worth to get free private van delivery!

In all cases you can request a private van delivery, where your plants are delivered by us. Upon your request we can re-evaluate your delivery fee and let you know of the delivery time.

Please note, for pallet and box deliveries we use third party companies to deliver the goods. Not often, but occasionally some delays may happen due to unforeseen circumstances, which are out of our control. For this reason, we ask you to never book gardeners, contractors, or other industry professionals for the estimated delivery date. Please do not book days off work or cancel other commitments specifically for your plant delivery to avoid disappointment.

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Specialized Delivery

If you have any special requirements regarding your delivery, please add it to your order notes or call us on 01603 327269. Always include any delivery restrictions into your order note so appropriate vehicles and good carriers can be used to deliver your plants.

Please note that we currently are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland due to Brexit rules and regulations.

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