Pyracantha coccinea Sunny Star
Pyracantha coccinea Sunny Star
Pyracantha coccinea Sunny Star
Pyracantha coccinea Sunny Star
Pyracantha coccinea 'Sunny Star' PBR EU 63870
Scarlet Firethorn
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Description
Pyracantha coccinea 'Sunny Star' is a recent variety that is less thorny than the classic varieties of firethorns, traditionally used in defensive hedges. In spring, numerous white flowers appear, attracting pollinating insects. They produce yellow-orange berries that persist on the bush for a long time, contributing to its decorative appearance. Its fruits also bring joy to birds, providing them with a food reserve in winter. This evergreen shrub retains its leaves all year round. Plant it in an informal hedge, a flower bed, a container, or train it against a wall. Adapting to all types of soil and growing well in both full sun and partial shade, it is one of the easiest plants to succeed with!
Belonging to the Rosaceae family, Pyracanthas are native to Asia and southern Europe. Due to its thorny branches, it was traditionally planted in defensive hedges. However, its decorative berries that bring joy to birds and its nectar-rich flowering make it valuable for garden biodiversity. 'Sunny Star' is a recent Dutch variety, 2020, obtained by Van der Sar VOF. This shrub has an upright and bushy habit, reaching 2 to 3 m in height and 1.5 m in width. Its branches are less thorny than most pyracanthas. Its evergreen leaves are a beautiful dark green. In May-June, a multitude of clusters of white flowers form, particularly attractive to pollinators. They develop into round berries, initially green then turning yellow before becoming orange with the arrival of cold weather. These non-edible fruits remain on the bush for a long time, until Christmas and even beyond. Cut a few branches to enhance your bouquets.
This less thorny variety is less suitable for planting in defensive hedges compared to traditional varieties. However, it finds a place in passageways or near terraces. It will thrive in a large container or a flower bed alongside flowering shrubs. Its branches can also be trained like a climber. Pyracantha 'Sunny Star' is a shrub that contributes to attracting biodiversity to the garden: insects pollinate its flowers and birds love its decorative fruits during winter. Incorporate it into a countryside hedge designed to provide food and refuge for garden birds. Combine Pyracantha 'Sunny Star' with other useful shrubs such as 'Perpetu Everest' Crab Apple Tree and Guelder Rose Viburnum.
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Botanical data
Pyracantha
coccinea
'Sunny Star' PBR EU 63870
Rosaceae
Scarlet Firethorn
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The 'Sunny Star' Pyracantha thrives in sunny or partially shaded positions, sheltered from the wind. It adapts to almost all types of soil, with a preference for fertile and well-drained, acidic or neutral soils. The bush is hardy and withstands summer drought once established. In the case of very poor or rocky soil, add planting compost to mix with the existing soil. Water regularly during the first two years after planting, especially during hot and dry periods. This hardy bush requires no special care, except for occasional pruning, which should be light and carried out after flowering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.