Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Column'

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Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Column' is a narrow, upright firethorn selected for its vertical habit and vivid winter fruit. During late spring, small white flowers appear along the stems, followed by tightly packed clusters of bright red berries that colour up in autumn and remain well into winter. The upright form allows it to be used where space is limited, either as a hedge, boundary plant, or trained feature against walls and fences. Its thorny framework adds an element of security, while the berries provide valuable food for birds. Robust, adaptable, and visually striking, 'Red Column' offers year-round structure with a strong seasonal highlight.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
  • Hedging
Flower Colour
  • White
Eventual Height
  • 2.5m-4
Flowering Month
  • June
  • July
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Evergreen

How to care for Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Column'

Light:
Full sun produces the heaviest flowering and richest berry colour; light shade is tolerated but reduces fruiting.

Soil:
Grows well in most well-drained soils, including clay and chalk; avoid persistently waterlogged ground.

Water:
Water regularly during establishment; once settled, it generally relies on rainfall, with extra watering only during prolonged dry periods.

Pruning:
Prune after flowering or once berries have finished to maintain shape and control size. Avoid pruning during the bird nesting season.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in UK conditions.

Feeding:
A spring mulch is usually sufficient; additional feeding is rarely required.

Notes

Evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub

Strongly upright, columnar growth habit

White spring flowers

Produces dense clusters of bright red berries in autumn and winter

Thorny stems provide security and structure

Suitable for hedging, walls, and narrow spaces

Excellent wildlife value

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