PIERIS japonica 'Mountain Fire'
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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
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees -
Pests & Diseases
Phytophthora root rot -
Evergreen
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White
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PaniclesTerminal panicles to 15cm (6in) long, clustered at the tips of the shoots
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.2-3m (4-10ft) -
Spread
2.5m-3m (8-10ft)
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Tall Shrub
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises -
Bee friendly
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Mature Size1.2-3m (4-10ft)
2.5m-3m (8-10ft)
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Pieris - Growing Guide
