Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow Firethorn’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow Firethorn’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow Firethorn’ — a hardy garden shrub with flowering late spring to early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 2L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Evergreen shrub
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer (clusters of small creamy-white flowers)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Birds and Garden Wildlife
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 2L pot
The detail
Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' is a vigorous, fast-growing evergreen shrub prized for its dense, thorny growth and spectacular display of bright orange berries in autumn and winter. A reliable and hardy firethorn, it is ideal for creating secure, impenetrable hedging, training against walls and fences, or planting as a standalone specimen in borders. In late spring to early summer, clusters of small, creamy-white flowers appear, attracting bees and other pollinators, followed by an abundance of vivid orange berries that provide a valuable food source for birds through the colder months.
With its glossy, dark green foliage retained year-round, Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' offers structure and interest in every season. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and positions, thriving in full sun or partial shade. This variety has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit, recognising its outstanding garden performance and reliability.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' |
| Growth habit | Vigorous, Upright, Dense Thorny Evergreen Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Most well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam and sand |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer (clusters of small creamy-white flowers) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to approximately -15 degrees C) |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds and Garden Wildlife |
| Best for | Hedging, Wall Training, Security Planting, Borders, Wildlife Gardens |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
Mature size varies, see the cultural information above. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from late spring to early summer (clusters of small creamy-white flowers).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.