Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
herbaceous annuals
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
Pelargonium
firethorn
In German
Pelargonium
firethorn
In French
pélargonium
firethorn
In Spanish
pelargonium
firethorn
In Greek
Pelargonium
firethorn
In Portuguese
pelargônio
firethorn
In Polish
pelargonia
firethorn
In Latin
Pelargonium
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Pyracantha
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Firethorn
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Firethorn Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Firethorn are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
- Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Firethorn
Care of Scented Geranium and Firethorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Scented Geranium 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.