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Pyracantha Help

welshcakewelshcake Posts: 118
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I planted this pyracantha last year - it's grown lots in height and berries in the winter.  I'm not sure how it's supposed to look at this time of year - it is just being a bit slow transitioning into spring flowers or has it died?
 
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  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    I would say dead as a dodo l'm afraid, sorry. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I agree.
    Has it been watered? In a pot, any plant needs more care than in the ground. Pyracanthas are no exception.
    You could try cutting it right back to see if there's any live material left, but I wouldn't be too optimistic.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • welshcakewelshcake Posts: 118
    AnniD said:
    I would say dead as a dodo l'm afraid, sorry. 
     :'(  I thought that was going to be the answer but thank you anyway.  I lost a few really lovely plants to frost this year this year and have been hanging on with this one just in case! 
  • welshcakewelshcake Posts: 118
    Fairygirl said:
    I agree.
    Has it been watered? In a pot, any plant needs more care than in the ground. Pyracanthas are no exception.
    You could try cutting it right back to see if there's any live material left, but I wouldn't be too optimistic.
    Yes I have kept it watered when the weather's been dry.  I think the frost may have got it at the same time as a couple of other plants I've now replaced.  I'll try cutting it back and see if there's anything left, worth a try.  If not, I'm always glad to have a "reason" to visit the garden centre :)
  • Balgay.HillBalgay.Hill Posts: 1,089
    I don't think frost was the problem.
    Lack of water.
    Sunny Dundee
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Frost doesn't affect them at all - totally hardy everywhere. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • welshcakewelshcake Posts: 118
    Fairygirl said:
    Frost doesn't affect them at all - totally hardy everywhere. 
    Balgay.Hill said:
    I don't think frost was the problem.
    Lack of water.
    Thanks both.  I quite enjoy watering the garden so was pretty sure I'd been good with that during dry weather but I've been really busy the last few months so maybe it was down to my neglect  :# I chopped it back this afternoon and it's definitely dead!  I'll make sure the next one is much better looked after!
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They're far better in the ground. If you have to have it in a pot, make sure it has a good loam based medium, and good drainage. Compost is no use for long term planting - especially shrubs, although you can mix a bit into the soil.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Valley GardenerValley Gardener Posts: 2,851
    A very late May frost killed the flowers off on mine last year,but the leaves were all fine
    The whole truth is an instrument that can only be played by an expert.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Yes - it might affect blossom, but it won't kill the plant itself.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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