Pieris jap. Mountain Fire / 1L
Pieris jap. Mountain Fire / 1L
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Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'
1 Litre Pot
Plant Highlights: Brilliant fiery-red spring foliage • Elegant white bell-shaped flowers • Evergreen year-round structure • Excellent for acid-loving borders and containers
Overview
Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' is one of the best-known Japanese pieris cultivars, prized for its vivid flush of brilliant red young foliage each spring. As the new leaves mature, they gradually turn glossy deep green, providing lasting evergreen structure throughout the year. In early to mid spring, graceful clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers hang beneath the branches, creating an attractive contrast against the colourful foliage.
Supplied in a 1-litre pot, this young shrub is an excellent choice for woodland gardens, mixed shrub borders and patio containers. It grows best in acidic conditions and rewards with reliable year-round interest.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' |
| Common Name | Japanese Pieris |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub |
| Pot Size | 1 litre |
| Light | Partial shade or full sun (with adequate soil moisture) |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flowering Season | Early to mid spring |
| Foliage | Bright red new growth maturing to glossy dark green |
| Soil | Moist, humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry spells |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in partial shade or full sun in a sheltered location. Protection from cold, drying winds will help preserve the quality of the colourful new spring growth.
Soil
Grow in moist, well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Where garden soils are neutral or alkaline, use ericaceous compost in containers or raised beds.
Watering
Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment. Once established, water during extended dry periods, particularly if grown in a container.
Seasonal Care
Pieris requires very little pruning. Remove spent flower trusses after flowering if desired and lightly shape the plant only when necessary. Apply an ericaceous mulch in spring to help conserve moisture and maintain soil acidity.
Perfect For
- Woodland gardens
- Acid-loving borders
- Patio containers
- Mixed shrub planting
- Small gardens
Why We Love It
- One of the brightest red-flushing Pieris varieties in spring.
- Evergreen foliage provides structure in every season.
- Elegant spring flowers add interest before many shrubs come into growth.
- Compact, tidy habit makes it suitable for both borders and containers.
Wildlife
The early spring flowers provide a valuable nectar source for bees and other pollinating insects.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 1 litre nursery pot.
- Suitable for planting in the garden or into a larger container.
- Pot size refers to the nursery container, not the plant's eventual mature size.