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Beginner
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2.5m
max. spread |
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4m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Pieris 'Forest Flame'
Other names: Pieris 'Forest Flame'
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Genus: Pieris
Variety or cultivar: 'Forest Flame' _ 'Forest Flame' is an evergreen shrub with green foliage that starts off red, changes to pink and cream and finally becomes green. Panicles of small, cream flowers are produced in spring.
Pieris 'Forest Flame' is: Evergreen
Flower: Cream in Spring
Foliage: Pink, Green, Cream, Red in All seasons
Habit: Compact
Toxicity: Leaves and flower nectar may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Rhododendron 'Praecox' (Rhododendron 'Praecox'), Picea pungens 'Koster' (Colorado spruce 'Koster'), Camellia 'Spring Festival' (Camellia 'Spring Festival'), Camellia 'Black Lace' (Camellia 'Black Lace'), Camellia 'Inspiration' (Camellia 'Inspiration'), Camellia japonica 'Akashigata' (Camellia 'Akashigata'), Camellia japonica 'Lavinia Maggi' (Camellia 'Lavinia Maggi'), Camellia sasanqua 'Jean May' (Camellia 'Jean May'), Camellia japonica 'Elegans' (Camellia 'Elegans'), Camellia japonica 'Margaret Davis Picotee' (Camellia 'Margaret Davis Picotee'), Camellia japonica 'Rubescens Major' (Camellia 'Rubescens Major'), Camellia 'Royalty' (Camellia 'Royalty'), Camellia x williamsii 'Wilber Foss' (Camellia 'Wilber Foss'), Camellia sasanqua 'Versicolor' (Camellia 'Versicolor' )
Pieris 'Forest Flame' (Pieris 'Forest Flame') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Banks and Slopes, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Woodland
Cultivation: Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. May need protection in winter until established.
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Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
cheryll
with the warm weather we've had,and me forgetting to water it,all the leaves have gone brown,and it looks dead.i've had the plants six years in apot,and was wondering if i plant in the garden,would it help and if it would come???
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- Posted: Sun. 15th May 2011 19:27
Question from
Jules11
I have a forest flame that is getting a bit too big for the space. Is it OK to cut it back and if so, when should I do this and are there any guidelines on how best to so it?
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Sun. 7th November 2010 13:54
- Last reply: Mon. 8th November 2010 15:49
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