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Pieris japonica Mountain Fire

Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris (Mountain Fire Japanese Andromeda)

The fiery-red new growth and drooping clusters of white flowers are attractive features on this small, slow-growing shrub.

  • »  Panicles of slightly fragrant, white, bell-shaped flowers
  • »  New leaves emerge bright red, changing to green
  • »  Upright, mounding habit
  • »  Bloom Time: April

2gal
$69.88
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Critter
Deer Resistant
Attributes
Evergreen
Fragrant
Flowering Time
Early Spring
Habit
Mounding
Upright
Foliage Color
Green (dark)
Multi-coloured
Red
Landscape uses
Foundation planting
Rock garden
Specimen
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'

This evergreen is a hybrid cross of Pieris japonica, Pieris formosa and Pieris floribunda.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'

Pieris grows best in constant moisture, (but not standing water), in a fertile soil with a low pH. Seed capsules should be removed to promote next year's flower. Young plants can benefit from protection (burlap wrap) against drying, winter winds and winter sun in an exposed location.