Botanical name
Pieris japonica ‘Flaming Silver’
Other names
Pieris ‘Flaming Silver’
Genus
Pieris
Variety or Cultivar
‘Flaming Silver’ _ ‘Flaming Silver’ is an evergreen shrub with firey red foliage when young turning green edged in white. Panicles of small, white flowers are produced in spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact
Toxicity
Leaves and flower nectar may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Red in Spring; White, Variegated, Silvery-grey, Green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Lacebugs
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Phytophthora root diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Pieris japonica ‘Flaming Silver’ (Pieris ‘Flaming Silver’) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
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.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
