Pyracantha Soleil D'or

Pyracantha Soleil D'or

Why Buy Me?

• Provide berries to the local birds
• Colour all winter
• Masses of white flowers in Spring

Growing Conditions

• Light:
  Full sun to partial shade. Best flowering and fruiting occur in full sun.

• Soil:
  Well-drained soil. Tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay, loam, chalk, and sandy soils. Performs well in slightly acidic to neutral pH.

• Exposure:
  Tolerates both sheltered and exposed sites. Very hardy and wind-resistant — suitable for urban and coastal locations.

• Drought Tolerance:
  Moderate. Once established, tolerates occasional dry periods.

Cultivation & Care

• Planting Time:
  Plant in spring or autumn when soil is moist and temperatures are moderate.

• Spacing:
  Space 1–1.5 metres (3–5 feet) apart for hedging or wall-training. Grows up to 2–3 metres in height and spread.

• Watering & Fertilization:
  Water regularly during the first growing season. Thereafter, water during long dry spells. Feed in early spring with a general-purpose fertilizer to promote strong growth and berry production.

• Mulching & Pruning:
  Apply mulch in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape, maintain size, and remove dead or congested growth. Wear gloves — the plant has sharp thorns.

• Propagation:
  Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or by seed (after berry stratification).

Seasonal Interest

• Spring:
  Masses of small, creamy-white flowers bloom in clusters, attracting pollinators.

• Summer:
  Evergreen foliage remains glossy green; berries begin to form after flowering.

• Autumn:
  Clusters of bright yellow berries ripen, offering striking colour against green leaves.

• Winter:
  Evergreen. Berries persist into winter, adding seasonal interest and providing bird food.

Wildlife & Garden Use

• Wildlife:
  Flowers attract bees and other pollinators. Berries are a valuable food source for birds. Dense, thorny branches offer shelter and nesting habitat.

• Garden Use:
  Excellent for defensive or security hedging, wildlife gardens, wall training, or as a barrier plant. Works well in low-maintenance and year-round interest planting schemes.

• Companion Plants:
  Pairs well with other berry-producing or evergreen shrubs such as Cotoneaster, Mahonia, and Viburnum. Also effective with spring bulbs and groundcovers like Vinca or Geranium macrorrhizum.

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