



Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' — Orange Firethorn Shrub
The Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow’, also called orange firethorn, is an evergreen shrub with dense, glossy foliage, famous for its clusters of bright orange berries that brighten gardens and balconies throughout winter.
Both decorative and ecological, it provides shelter and food for birds while structuring urban spaces with natural elegance. Robust and very hardy, it suits hedges, pots, or trained against a wall.
Exposure & location
The Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow’ thrives in sun or partial shade. It adapts to ordinary, well-drained soils and withstands urban conditions perfectly.
- Exposure: sun or partial shade.
- Location: terrace, balcony, hedge, or green wall.
- Pot culture: possible, trained or in a large, deep container.
- In open ground: ideal for defensive hedges or flowering privacy screens.
Verdeia tip: trained against a wall, it forms a changing plant tableau, spectacular in autumn.
Watering & maintenance
- Watering: regular in pots, moderate in the ground.
- Care: light pruning after flowering to maintain shape.
- Flowering: in spring — small white honey-producing flowers in clusters.
- Fruits: bright orange berries from autumn to winter.
- Hardiness: excellent, withstands frost and harsh winters.
Very low maintenance, it tolerates drought once established and remains decorative all year round.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow’ is a reliable choice to structure an outdoor space. Its spring white flowers and winter orange berries create a striking decorative contrast.
- To pair with: star jasmine, honeysuckle, photinia, or lavender.
- Ideal setting: flowered balcony, urban terrace, or Mediterranean hedge.
- Ideal pot: large terracotta or natural fiber container.
Its colorful berries attract birds: a lively and joyful touch on your balcony all winter.
Verdeia Tips
- Water moderately, especially during the first weeks after planting.
- Light pruning after flowering to stimulate fruiting.
- Place it in the sun for maximum berry production.
A shrub both decorative and useful — beauty, biodiversity, and color combined in the heart of the city.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow’
- Common name: Orange firethorn
- Origin: Asia and Southern Europe
- Pot size: Ø15 cm
- Approximate height: 65 cm
- Maximum adult size: 2 to 3 m depending on size and support
- Exposure: sun or partial shade
- Watering: moderate
- Care: easy
- Toxicity: slightly toxic to animals
- Decorative style: Mediterranean / Urban nature / Flowered balcony
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape, and shades of its foliage naturally change according to the light and throughout the seasons.
Our Verdeia commitments
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are carefully selected from our European partner producers.
Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected by breathable and secure packaging.
Each package is designed to ensure that your plant arrives in perfect health and without stress related to transport.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos shown are true to the variety and the announced size (pot diameter and approximate height).
Each plant being unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or shade may exist — that is what makes them so charming!
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery throughout Europe.
Plants are shipped from Monday to Wednesday to prevent them from being stuck over the weekend.
You receive a tracking link as soon as the package is dispatched.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package upon receipt, carefully remove the plant from its packaging and let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering it.
If it has slightly suffered from transport, it will quickly regain its shape after one or two days in the light.
Can I put this plant outside?
It depends on the species. Most indoor plants prefer a bright place without direct sunlight, while outdoor plants like more direct light.
Refer to the exposure advice in the product description to know if it is suitable for a balcony, a terrace, or indoors.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
If your plant appears to have suffered during transport, contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the problem.
Our team will take the time to assess the situation and find the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Your satisfaction and the health of your plant remain our priority 🌿.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, we do not accept standard returns.
However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge.
For any other case (order error, cache-pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.

