Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
North America, Europe, Asia
  
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
  
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
  
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
  
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
2-6
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
White, Pink, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water, Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Ample Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Not so frequently
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
  
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
  
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
  
fertilize in spring
  
Pests and Diseases
Moth
  
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds
  
pollinators
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
As a tea substitute
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
  
ANDROMEDA polifolia
  
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
  
Bog Rosemary
  
In Hindi
firethorn
  
Bog Rosemary
  
In German
firethorn
  
Rosmarinheide
  
In French
firethorn
  
Andromeda polifolia
  
In Spanish
firethorn
  
Andromeda polifolia
  
In Greek
firethorn
  
Bog Rosemary
  
In Portuguese
firethorn
  
Bog Rosemary
  
In Polish
firethorn
  
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
  
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
  
Bog Rosemary
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Pyracantha
  
Andromeda
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Maleae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
  
Vaccinioideae
  
Season and Care of Firethorn and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Firethorn and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Firethorn and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Firethorn and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Firethorn and Bog Rosemary
Care of Firethorn and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.