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Beginner
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3m
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4m
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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 japonica 'Mountain Fire'
Other names: Japanese pieris 'Mountain Fire', Lily of the Valley bush, Andromeda
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Genus: Pieris
Variety or cultivar: 'Mountain Fire' _ 'Mountain Fire' is an evergreen shrub with shiny, ovate leaves that emerge red, then change to bronze then dark green. In spring, it bears densly packed racemes of bell-shaped, white flowers.
Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Spring
Foliage: Red in Spring; Bronze in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn; Dark-green in Winter
Habit: Compact
Toxicity: Leaves and flower nectar may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' (Japanese pieris 'Mountain Fire') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Woodland
Cultivation: Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, acidic soil in sun or 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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Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Sheltered |
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Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Michelle
I have 3 of these bushes planted in front of my home.. Over the summer I noticed some leaves yellowing and branches brittle and bare. I pruned what easily snapped off and what I thought didn't look healthy.. I did notice we have a mushroom problem within our mulch ( if it's turned, usually there will be a white marshmallow looking strand running through). I sprayed all my plants with an organic fungicide (I believe it's peroxide based)... These shrubs aren't very full and robust( resemble the Charlie brown tree)..help
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- Posted: Tue. 8th November 2011 00:01
- Last reply: Tue. 8th November 2011 08:06
Question from
Mina Ratansi
How do I protect the above plant in Winter. I planted these in July this year and it is the first winter
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- Replies: 3
- Posted: Wed. 20th October 2010 21:00
- Last reply: Tue. 26th October 2010 21:02
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