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FIRE N ICE Pieris
Pieris japonica 'FIRE N ICE' PP #19,994
Pronunciation: PY-er-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #30950
LIGHT:
Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 5 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | An upright, compact, evergreen shrub with fiery-red new growth that matures to a brightly variegated green with creamy white edges. Heavy clusters of fragrant white flowers bloom in spring. An excellent choice for borders, foundation plantings, or mixed with camellias and rhododendrons. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Astilbe (Astilbe); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil, with protection from harsh winds. Thrives in dappled shade. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. |
| History | This plant was discovered by Jim Ellefson in a cultivated area of Mt. Angel, Oregon. The selection was made in 1992, as a naturally occurring branch sport of Pieris japonica x formosa var. forestii 'Forest Flame'(unpatented). |
Details
| Description | An upright, compact, evergreen shrub with fiery-red new growth that matures to a brightly variegated green with creamy white edges. Heavy clusters of fragrant white flowers bloom in spring. An excellent choice for borders, foundation plantings, or mixed with camellias and rhododendrons. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Astilbe (Astilbe); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil, with protection from harsh winds. Thrives in dappled shade. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. |
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History
| History | This plant was discovered by Jim Ellefson in a cultivated area of Mt. Angel, Oregon. The selection was made in 1992, as a naturally occurring branch sport of Pieris japonica x formosa var. forestii 'Forest Flame'(unpatented). |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.