Overview
Pyracantha 'Lavinia Rutgers' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Pyracantha, part of the Rosaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pyracantha 'Lavinia Rutgers' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include hedging and screens, wall side borders, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and low maintenance.
About
Pyracantha 'Lavinia Rutgers' is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Pyracantha, known for its thorny branches and simple leaves. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for various garden aspects and exposures. It flowers in spring and summer, producing clusters of small white flowers followed by vibrant berries. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is well-suited for hedging, screens, and informal or wildlife gardens, requiring low maintenance and adaptable to a range of soil types and pH levels.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pyracantha
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Pyracantha 'Lavinia Rutgers' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hedging and screens, Wall side borders, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pyracantha 'Lavinia Rutgers'
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings from late-spring onwards
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Woolly aphid, Caterpillars, Brown scale, Leaf-mining moths
- Disease resistance
- Pyracantha scab, Honey fungus, Fireblight
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pyracantha 'Lavinia Rutgers'?
Pyracantha 'Lavinia Rutgers' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Pyracantha 'Lavinia Rutgers' need?
Pyracantha 'Lavinia Rutgers' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Pyracantha 'Lavinia Rutgers' hardy in the UK?
Pyracantha 'Lavinia Rutgers' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Pyracantha 'Lavinia Rutgers'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings from late-spring onwards.
More in the Pyracantha genus
- Pyracantha angustifolianarrowleaf firethorn
- Pyracantha crenulataNepalese firethorn
- Pyracantha 'Monrovia'
- Pyracantha 'Orangeade'
- Pyracantha 'Ventoux Red'
- Pyracantha Alexander Pendula ('Renolex')