Pyracantha 'Golden Charmer'
Pyracantha Golden Charmer is an evergreen, compact but bushy and hardy shrub that makes a great intruder barrier.
Pyracantha has glossy leaves, loads of white flowers, and plenty of orange/yellow berries throughout Autumn/Winter.
Golden Charmer is great as a border shrub and for walls. It attracts plenty of wildlife, too, with its masses of flowers and berries - this makes it an ideal addition to the garden. It is also the perfect plant for exposed areas as well as sheltered areas.
Pyracantha Golden Charmer will grow in most soil types, preferring chalky, loamy, sandy and clay, making this the perfect plant for all areas of garden. It is best planted in a sunny area for berry colour, and in well-draining soil - though it can still tolerate shady parts of the garden that a lot of other plants cannot.
| Growth Rate | Fast (40-60cm per year) |
| Ideal Height | 2.5m+ Tall |
| Soil Type | Normal, chalk, clay, sandy, loamy |
| Exposure | Exposed, inland, sheltered |
| Aspect | Full sun, semi-shade |
| Evergreen Foliage? | Yes |
Pruning your Pyracantha is not strictly necessary, unless you are wanting to keep it to a certain height/shape - which if you are growing it into a hedge, is usually the case.
When you first plant your Pyracantha, the plant should be left to grow to its own accord for the first 2 years, so that a good root system can establish and the plant(s) have time to settle down. Pruning must be done at the right time, because if not, it could easily impact the flowering and fruiting system in the following year.
The best time to do any pruning is at the end of the flowering season in the late Spring. You must also ensure you maintain a good airflow around the shrub, as you do not want any diseases getting into your Pyracantha. To ensure this does nothappen, make sure the centre does not get overly dense - trim some outer stems away. Do not hard prune the plant(s) either, as it will make it harder for the plant to recover and be effective/productive.
When should I plant?
The best time, in general, to plant your hedging is during the autumn, but potted plants can be planted at any time of year if they get enough water, and the ground is not frozen.
How far apart do you plant?
Depending on the size of plant, you will need to place your hedging plants around 2ft apart. This does depend on how quickly you're looking for the hedge to establish, however, as we recommend up to 5 plants per metre for the smaller plant sizes.
How to plant:
Ensure the area is clear of other plants, weeds, and grass first.
Dig the holes or a trench for the plants, that's twice the width of the plant's base. When you are digging the hole, ensure you have churned it up at the bottom so the roots can settle easier. If you have a very sandy/hardy soil, then put in some loam-based compost. In terms of normal soil, you will need some controlled-release feed to give the planting a starting boost.
Once this is all done, you can put the plant in! Place it into the middle of the hole carefully and slowly, making sure the top of the roots are 1/2 inch below the soils surface. Refill the hole, then press gently around the edges to secure the soil.
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