- Botanical name: Pyracantha 'Golden Surprise'
- Common name: Firethorn
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Prefers rich soil
Pyracantha ‘Golden Surprise’
Firethorns (Pyracantha sp.) are tough, hardy shrubs which tolerate a wide range of demanding conditions, including shade and exposed sites. They make a dense thorny, evergreen hedge that’s ideal for warding off intruders and training on walls to display their profuse and brightly coloured berries.
Firethorns also make attractive free-standing shrubs, although growth is then often more compact and arching than those trained against a wall or fence. Pyracantha ‘Golden Surprise’ has rich green leaves and bears masses of small white, star-shaped flowers, followed by bright, orange-red berries.
How to grow Pyracantha 'Golden Surprise'
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Plant size
3m height
3m spread
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Aspect
North facing, south facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
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Plant does not fruit in May |
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J
Plant does not fruit in July |
A
Plant does fruit in August |
S
Plant does fruit in September |
O
Plant does fruit in October |
N
Plant does fruit in November |
D
Plant does not fruit in December |
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J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Pyracantha 'Golden Surprise' and wildlife
Pyracantha 'Golden Surprise' is known for attracting bees and birds. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Pyracantha 'Golden Surprise' poisonous?
Pyracantha 'Golden Surprise' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
