Pieris 'Mountain Fire'

Pieris 'Mountain Fire' Overview

Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' is a medium-sized evergreen bushy shrub whose young leaves appear bright red, turning to glossy coppery-green before maturing to dark green. In mid-spring, bell-shaped, cream flowers appear. Preferring acidic (ericaceous) soil, Pieris 'Mountain Fire' will happily grow in containers if your soil is alkaline. This beautiful foliage shrub prefers a sheltered spot with morning shade. All parts of the plant are mildly toxic, so you may want to wear gloves and wash your hands when handling. Lightly prune after flowering - feeding and mulching will promote healthy new growth for the following years flowers. If possible, water container-grown plants with collected rainwater. This cultivar has earned a Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Award of Garden Merit. It is also part of the RHS “Plants for Pollinators” initiative to showcase plants that support pollinator populations by providing ample nectar and pollen. An excellent choice for encouraging pollinating insect wildlife into your garden!