Pyracantha Mohave
Pyracantha Mohave, Firethorn. A vigorous bushy evergreen shrub with dark green leaves. Clusters of white flowers are produced in early summer followed by red berries. ideal as a wall shrub or used in a border. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 5m. Flowers June to July. Fruits July.
Plant in fertile well drained soil in a sheltered site. Full sun / partial shade, Hardy.
General Shrub Planting and care
- Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- If the Shrub is being planted in a lawn remove a circle of turf.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding a bucketful of planting compost.
- Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot.
- Position used. Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the Shrub and area thoroughly.
- Water regular until Shrub is established.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
