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Pieris japonica 'Bonfire' / 7,5 - Litre Container / 40-50Cm
Pieris japonica 'Bonfire'
Confirmed format: 7.5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Brilliant fiery red spring foliage
- Evergreen year-round structure
- Clusters of elegant bell-shaped flowers
- Ideal for acid-loving gardens and containers
- Compact, slow-growing habit
Overview
Pieris japonica 'Bonfire' is a striking evergreen shrub celebrated for its vivid burgundy-red to fiery red young spring foliage. As the season progresses, the new leaves gradually mature to a rich, glossy dark green, providing year-round structure and interest. In early to mid-spring, clusters of elegant, bell-shaped white to pale pink flowers emerge, creating a wonderful seasonal display. With its compact, bushy and slow-growing habit, this variety is an excellent choice for smaller gardens, woodland borders, and patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Brilliant fiery red spring foliage provides stunning seasonal colour.
- Evergreen foliage offers year-round garden structure and interest.
- Clusters of elegant bell-shaped flowers appear in spring.
- Compact and slow-growing habit is ideal for smaller spaces and containers.
- Thrives in acidic soils and woodland planting schemes.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Pieris japonica 'Bonfire' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colours | Red, green, burgundy, and multicolour |
| Flower Colour | White, pink, and multicolour |
| Flower Form | Bell-shaped |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, rounded, and compact |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Mature Height | 50–100 cm |
| Mature Spread | 50–100 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 |
Growing Guide
| Position | Full sun or partial shade, best grown in a sheltered position to protect the colourful new foliage from cold, drying winds. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Moist, humus-rich, well-drained acidic soil. If growing in a container, use ericaceous compost. |
| Watering | Moderate water need. Water regularly to establish and maintain moist soil conditions. |
| Mulching | Mulch annually with organic matter suitable for acid-loving plants. |
| Pruning | Requires very little pruning to maintain its natural shape. Remove faded flower clusters after flowering if desired. |
Perfect For
- Acid-loving garden borders
- Woodland gardens
- Patio containers
- Smaller gardens
- Year-round structural interest
Good to Know
- All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested and it is toxic to cats and dogs.
- Provides attractive support for pollinators when in flower.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 7.5 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 40-50 cm |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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