Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'
Japanese pieris 'Mountain Fire', Lily of the Valley bush, Andromeda
Pieris Pieris
'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
Compact
Leaves and flower nectar may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
White in Spring
Red in Spring; Bronze in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn; Dark-green in Winter
Lacebugs Lacebugs
Leaf spot , Phytophthora root diseases Leaf spot , Phytophthora root diseases
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' (Japanese pieris 'Mountain Fire') will reach a height of 13ft 1in and a spread of 9ft 10in after 10-20 years.
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Woodland
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, acidic soil in sun or shade. May need protection in winter until established.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'
Japanese pieris 'Mountain Fire', Lily of the Valley bush, Andromeda
Pieris Pieris
'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.
Evergreen
Compact
Leaves and flower nectar may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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White in Spring
Red in Spring; Bronze in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn; Dark-green in Winter
Leaf spot , Phytophthora root diseases
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' (Japanese pieris 'Mountain Fire') will reach a height of 13ft 1in and a spread of 9ft 10in after 10-20 years.
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Woodland
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, acidic soil in sun or shade. May need protection in winter until established.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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Mountain Fire
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Mountain Fire May 2012 (13/05/2012)
Mountain Fire May 2012 (13/05/2012)
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| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
By garden designer Matt Nichol. The owners of this garden in Woodford, Cheshire, wanted to create a garden retreat as a destination point. read more
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