Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Asia
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 5
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
firethorn
Fuller's Teasel
In German
firethorn
Fullers Karde
In French
firethorn
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
firethorn
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
firethorn
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
firethorn
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
firethorn
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
Pyracantha
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Firethorn and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Firethorn and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Firethorn and Fuller's Teasel. Firethorn has thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Firethorn does not have fragrant flowers. Firethorn has allergic reactions like Not Available and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Firethorn and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firethorn and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Firethorn and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firethorn and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Firethorn and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Firethorn and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Firethorn and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.