Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'
lily-of-the-valley shrub
- 2 litre pot
- £16.99 £19.99
- In stock (delivery within 2-3 working days)
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost
- Rate of growth: slow
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Glossy, brilliant red young leaves mature to chestnut brown and in late spring, clusters of pretty, ivory, nodding, bell-like flowers appear, resembling lily-of-the-valley.
The fiery red young foliage of this rounded, evergreen shrub will add a splash of vivid colour to a shady border or woodland edge. Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' needs a moist, well-drained acid soil and shade from morning sun.
The fiery red young foliage of this rounded, evergreen shrub will add a splash of vivid colour to a shady border or woodland edge. Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' needs a moist, well-drained acid soil and shade from morning sun.
Choose a location with shelter from cold winter winds. Add composted pine needles or ericaceous compost when planting and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch each year around the base of the plant in early spring. Remove the faded flower-heads in late spring along with any frost-damaged foliage.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
Goes well with
Lonicera periclymenum Belgica
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
£24.95
In stock (delivery within 2-3 working days)