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Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

Decorative colourful evergreen shrub. Forms a neat compact bush with glossy deep green leaves. New growth in spring is a colourful fiery crimson before turning deep green. Dense panicles of fragrant ivory-white waxy flowers cover the shrub in spring. Grows best in good soil that does not get too dry, and semi-shaded site. Hardy to cold.

Genus

Pieris

Species japonica

Cultivar 'Mountain Fire'

Common name

Lily of the valley shrub.

Family name

Ericaceae

Place of origin

Japan

DETAILS

Height

1.5 m

Width

1.3 m

(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)

Leaves

Evergreen

Soil Type

Prefers good loamy soil

Moisture

Prefers even soil moisture / Soil must be well drained

Exposure

Prefers a semi-shaded site / Prefers a sheltered site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.

Garden Style

Immaculate / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical

Plant Type

Shrubs