Overview
Pyracantha 'Monrovia' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Pyracantha, part of the Rosaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pyracantha 'Monrovia' 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 'Monrovia' is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. Like other Pyracantha, it features thorny branches with simple leaves and produces clusters of small white flowers that develop into vibrant berries. This cultivar thrives in well-drained soil, whether chalk, clay, loam, or sand, and tolerates a range of soil pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for full sun or partial shade and various garden aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H6. 'Monrovia' is ideal for hedging, screens, and wildlife gardens, offering winter interest with its colourful berries.
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 'Monrovia' 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 'Monrovia'
- 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 'Monrovia'?
Pyracantha 'Monrovia' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Pyracantha 'Monrovia' need?
Pyracantha 'Monrovia' 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 'Monrovia' hardy in the UK?
Pyracantha 'Monrovia' 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 'Monrovia'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings from late-spring onwards.
More in the Pyracantha genus
- Pyracantha angustifolianarrowleaf firethorn
- Pyracantha crenulataNepalese firethorn
- Pyracantha 'Lavinia Rutgers'
- Pyracantha 'Orangeade'
- Pyracantha 'Ventoux Red'
- Pyracantha Alexander Pendula ('Renolex')