Create an attractive evergreen security hedge with year-round interest with this collection of 6 large Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ plants, supplied approximately 2–3ft tall and individually established in substantial 3 litre pots.
Commonly known as Firethorn, Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ combines dense evergreen foliage with naturally thorny growth, making it an excellent choice for creating a decorative yet effective security boundary. In late spring and early summer, clusters of small white flowers cover the plants, followed by masses of bright red berries that provide superb colour through autumn and into winter.
Strong, vigorous and versatile, these established plants can be grown as a traditional hedge or trained against walls and fences where their dense, thorny growth provides additional screening and deterrence.
• Large established 2–3ft plants
• Dense evergreen foliage for year-round coverage
• Naturally thorny growth for added security
• Masses of attractive bright red berries
• White flowers during late spring and early summer
• Excellent food and shelter for garden wildlife
• Hardy, vigorous and dependable
• Responds well to regular trimming
• Great value collection of 6 large plants
Pyracantha is one of the best choices for customers wanting a hedge that is both attractive and difficult to penetrate.
Its dense branching structure and sharp thorns make it particularly useful for planting along boundaries, beneath windows or against fences where additional natural security is desirable.
Unlike purely functional security hedging, ‘Red Column’ also provides flowers, colourful berries and evergreen foliage, creating an attractive garden feature throughout the seasons.
For a continuous Pyracantha hedge, we recommend approximately 2 plants per metre, depending on the density and speed of coverage required.
A pack of 6 plants can therefore create approximately 3 metres of established hedging when planted at around two plants per metre.
Plants can also be positioned slightly further apart where you are happy to allow additional time for them to grow together.
• Security and defensive hedging
• Garden and property boundaries
• Screening fences and walls
• Planting beneath windows
• Privacy screening
• Wildlife-friendly gardens
• Evergreen garden structure
• Adding autumn and winter colour
Pyracantha is adaptable and can be grown in full sun or partial shade in most fertile, well-drained garden soils. A sunnier position will generally encourage the best flowering and berry display.
Prepare the planting area thoroughly, position each plant at approximately the same depth as it has been growing in its pot, firm gently and water well after planting.
Keep regularly watered during the first growing season while the roots establish. Once established, Pyracantha is relatively easy to maintain and can be trimmed to control its height, width and shape.
Quantity: 6 individual plants
Variety: Pyracantha ‘Red Column’
Common Name: Firethorn
Supplied Height: Approximately 2–3ft
Pot Size: Individual 3 litre pots
Size Grade: Large / Established
Foliage: Evergreen
Flowers: White
Berries: Bright red
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Suggested Hedging Distance: Approximately 2 plants per metre
Potential Coverage: Approximately 3 metres
Ideal For: Security hedging, screening, boundaries and wildlife gardens
This collection provides an excellent combination of security, evergreen screening and seasonal colour. The established 2–3ft supplied size gives your new hedge a valuable head start compared with smaller starter plants.
Professionally selected and supplied by Direct Plants – an award-winning family nursery established in 1989 and selling plants online since 2006.
You will receive 6 large Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ evergreen hedging plants, approximately 2–3ft tall and individually established in 3 litre pots – a fantastic-value collection for creating an attractive, dense and naturally defensive garden boundary.
