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PIERIS japonica 'Mountain Fire'
Commonly known as Lily of the valley shrub
A very hardy variety with shiny chestnut-brown new shoots
Further Reading....
PIERIS japonica 'Mountain Fire'
- Details
- Description
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
- See Also...
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Evergreen
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White -
Height
1.2-3m (4-10ft) -
Spread
2.5m-3m (8-10ft) -
Medium shrub Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Compact, rounded shrub -
Tall Shrub
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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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Harmful if eaten These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features
Good to know - wildlife plant - bees -
Pests & Diseases
Phytophthora root rot -
Flower Shape
Panicles - terminal panicles to 15cm (6in) long, clustered at the tips of the shoots -
Hardiness
Fully hardy -
Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Scented Plants
Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest
Autumn -
Spring
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Summer
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Winter
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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous loving -
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Pieris - Growing Guide
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1.2-3m (4-10ft)
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Lily of the valley shrub
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Lily of the valley shrub
Available from £15.00
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Lily of the valley shrub
Available from £15.00
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Lily of the valley shrub
Available from £15.00
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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