Pyracantha ‘Red Star Firethorn’ — Hardy Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Pyracantha ‘Red Star Firethorn’ — Hardy Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Pyracantha ‘Red Star 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 3L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub
- Mature size: Up to 3m × 2.5m (dependent on pruning and training)
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer (clusters of small white flowers)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Birds & Garden Wildlife
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Pyracantha 'Red Star' is a robust, thorny evergreen shrub widely valued for its dense growth, clusters of small white flowers in late spring and early summer, and an eye-catching display of vivid red berries from autumn well into winter. Commonly known as Firethorn, this versatile plant is ideal for training against walls and fences, creating impenetrable security hedging, or growing as a free-standing specimen in borders. Its thorny branches and thick evergreen foliage provide excellent cover and nesting sites for garden birds, while the berries offer a valuable food source through the colder months.
Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre pot, this Pyracantha Red Star is ready for planting and will establish quickly in most garden conditions.
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 'Red Star' |
| Mature size | Up to 3m × 2.5m (dependent on pruning and training) |
| Growth habit | Upright, Dense, Thorny Evergreen Shrub – Suitable for Training Against Walls and Fences |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Most well-drained soils, tolerant of chalk, clay, loam and sand |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer (clusters of small white flowers) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds & Garden Wildlife |
| Best for | Wall Training, Security Hedging, Borders, Wildlife Gardens |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
Up to 3m × 2.5m (dependent on pruning and training). 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 white flowers).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 3L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.