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History: Home > Pieris Forrestii 'Forest Flame' >
PIERIS forrestii 'Forest Flame'
Commonly known as Lily of the valley shrub
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Good to know - wildlife plant - bees -
Pests & Diseases - Phytophthora root rot can be a problem. -
Place of Origin - garden origin -
Scented flowers
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Height - 4m (12ft) -
Spread - 2m (6ft)
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Evergreen - slender, inversely lance-shaped, finely-toothed, glossy dark-green leaves. Leaves are red when young, turning pink, then creamy white and, finally, green.
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - compact, upright shrub. Produces flowers in erect, then pendent, terminal panicles to 15cm (6in) long in mid- and late spring.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile
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Full sun - avoid early morning sun. -
Partial shade -
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. - leaves and nectar. -
Flower Colour - White
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Pieris - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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