Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
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Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bees
Allergy
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belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
firethorn
Borage
In German
firethorn
Borretsch
In French
firethorn
Bourrache
In Spanish
firethorn
borraja
In Greek
firethorn
Borage
In Portuguese
firethorn
Borragem
In Polish
firethorn
Ogórecznik
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
borage
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Firethorn and Borage
Season and care of Firethorn and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Borage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Borage is Neutral.
Firethorn and Borage Physical Information
Firethorn and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Borage are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Firethorn and Borage
Care of Firethorn and Borage 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 Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.