Pyracantha ‘Saphyr Orange Firethorn’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Pyracantha ‘Saphyr Orange Firethorn’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Pyracantha ‘Saphyr Orange 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, Butterflies, Birds and Garden Wildlife
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 2L pot
The detail
Pyracantha 'Saphyr Orange', also known as Firethorn, is a vigorous and densely branched evergreen shrub prized for its spectacular display of vivid orange berries from autumn well into winter. In late spring to early summer, clusters of small creamy-white flowers smother the branches, providing a valuable nectar source for pollinators. As the season progresses, these flowers give way to an abundance of bright orange berries that are a favourite food source for garden birds.
This popular variety is noted for its excellent natural resistance to both fireblight and scab, making it a reliable and low-maintenance choice for the garden. Its dense, thorny growth habit makes it an outstanding choice for security hedging, boundary planting, or training against walls and fences. Pyracantha 'Saphyr Orange' is fully hardy and thrives in a wide range of conditions, tolerating most soil types provided drainage is adequate.
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 'Saphyr Orange' (syn. 'Cadange') |
| Growth habit | Upright, Dense, Thorny Evergreen Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Most well-drained soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer (clusters of small creamy-white flowers) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H6) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, 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.