Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
-
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
Well Drained
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
Bluebeard
firethorn
In German
Blaubart
firethorn
In French
Bluebeard
firethorn
In Spanish
Barba Azul
firethorn
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
firethorn
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
firethorn
In Polish
Sinobrody
firethorn
In Latin
Bluebeard
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Family
Verbenaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Pyracantha
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Firethorn
Season and care of Bluebeard and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Firethorn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bluebeard and Firethorn Physical Information
Bluebeard and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Firethorn are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
- Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bluebeard and Firethorn
Care of Bluebeard and Firethorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bluebeard 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.