Mountain Fire Pieris
Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'
SKU
06520
Fiery red new growth rises from the lustrous evergreen foliage then ages to a deep green. Profuse, broad, drooping clusters of white flowers cool the flames, creating a breathtaking spring show. An ideal shrub for use in a foundation planting or landscape groupings, and an excellent companion shrub for azaleas.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | PY-er-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | This Pieris is a bold colored plant for partially shaded gardens. It thrives in natural woodland settings. An excellent background plant with conifers in Japanese tea gardens. A great solution for the damp, acidic soil conditions in the Pacific Northwest. 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | 5 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex); Camellia (Camellia); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
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