Content
- The proper care of the firethorn
- Claims to the location
- Care and fertilization
- To cut
- Diseases and pests
- Does the Firethorn need Winter Protection?
- Tips & Tricks
The proper care of the firethorn
With its shiny, dark green leaves and bright red berries, the firethorn is an ornament for every garden. In spring, the spiked shrub adorns with pretty white flowers, from which the widely bright fruits develop from August.
Claims to the location
The firethorn needs a nutrient-rich, water-permeable and humus-rich soil and sunny to partially shaded locations. The pH of the soil should be slightly acidic to alkaline. In contrast to other garden plants, the firethorn thrives well in cool and zugingen places well.
Care and fertilization
The firethorn is an undemanding wood that needs little care. A spring fertilization rewarded the thorn bush with numerous flowers and rich fruit set. Well-suited are nitrogenous, organic fertilizer or compost.
The drought-resistant plant can survive even in dry summers without additional water. Only in long periods of heat should you occasionally flood the firethorn.
To cut
Cut the firethorn at least once a year so that it does not grow sparsely and forms lateral, long shoots without ramifications.
Firethorn hedges can be shaped with a hedge trimmer. Work very carefully in this design to avoid holes in the hedge.
Diseases and pests
The firethorn is a sturdy garden plant. If it feels good at its location, the firethorn is rarely attacked by pests or diseases.
Waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. It then comes quickly to rot in the root area, which can damage the plant massively.
Does the Firethorn need Winter Protection?
Only plant winter-proof species of firethorn in the garden, as they do not need additional winter protection. Since the wood does not shed off the foliage in winter, it is somewhat sensitive to sunny winter days and subsequent frosty nights. In order to avoid drought damage, it makes sense to shade the plants to minimize the evaporation of water over the leaves.
Non-frost resistant specimens should only be planted in containers and overwintered in a frost-free room.
Tips & Tricks
The firethorn has very hard and strong thorns which can lead to painful skin injuries. Therefore, avoid planting firethorn bushes near children's playgrounds.