Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
Azalea
firethorn
In German
Azalee
firethorn
In French
azalée
firethorn
In Spanish
azalea
firethorn
In Greek
αζάλεα
firethorn
In Portuguese
Azalea
firethorn
In Polish
azalia
firethorn
In Latin
Azalea
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Pyracantha
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Azalea and Firethorn
Season and care of Azalea and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Azalea and Firethorn Physical Information
Azalea and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Firethorn are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Firethorn
Care of Azalea and Firethorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.