Botanical name
Pieris japonica ‘Mountain Fire’
Other names
Japanese pieris ‘Mountain Fire’, Lily of the Valley bush, Andromeda
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.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact
Toxicity
Leaves and flower nectar may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Red in Spring; Bronze in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn; Dark-green in Winter
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 ‘Mountain Fire’ (Japanese pieris ‘Mountain Fire’) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
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.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
