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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
$73.13
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
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.