Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
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Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bugs, Rabbits
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
firethorn
Savoy Cabbage
In German
firethorn
Wirsing
In French
firethorn
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
firethorn
col de col rizada
In Greek
firethorn
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
firethorn
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
firethorn
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Brassica Sabaudiae
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pyracantha
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Firethorn and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Firethorn and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Firethorn and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Firethorn and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Firethorn and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Firethorn and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.