Forest Flame Lily Of The Valley
Pieris x 'Forest Flame'
Beautiful brilliant red, then pinkish-white spring foliage backs profuse blooms of heavy, broad white clusters. Foliage matures to green. Excellent companion shrub for azaleas. Evergreen.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | PY-er-is |
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 3 - 9, 14 - 17 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow grower to 6 to 10 ft. tall and half as wide. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Special feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6508 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Pruning time: spring after flowering.
Design Ideas
This may be the most vivid source of fiery foliage color in partially shaded gardens. This forest floor dweller is at home in natural woodland gardens or in those with an Asian theme. A great solution for the often acidic soil conditions around conifers. Bright foliage color and charming flowers makes it a suitable accent plant for condo and town-house patios, city gardens and courtyards. Valuable foundation plant on north and eastern exposures. Once matured, it can be used as a side-yard privacy screen.
Beautiful brilliant red, then pinkish-white spring foliage backs profuse blooms of heavy, broad white clusters. Foliage matures to green. Excellent companion shrub for azaleas. Evergreen.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Pruning time: spring after flowering.
Design Ideas
This may be the most vivid source of fiery foliage color in partially shaded gardens. This forest floor dweller is at home in natural woodland gardens or in those with an Asian theme. A great solution for the often acidic soil conditions around conifers. Bright foliage color and charming flowers makes it a suitable accent plant for condo and town-house patios, city gardens and courtyards. Valuable foundation plant on north and eastern exposures. Once matured, it can be used as a side-yard privacy screen.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | PY-er-is |
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 3 - 9, 14 - 17 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow grower to 6 to 10 ft. tall and half as wide. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Special feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6508 |
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