Lily-of-the-valley shrub (Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire') | Shrubs and Sub-shrubs | Plants

Lily-of-the-valley shrub

Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'

Common Name: Lily-of-the-valley shrub
Genus: Pieris
Species: japonica
Cultivar: 'Mountain Fire'

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Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs

Height: 4.00 m (400 cm)
Spread: 3.00 m (300 cm)

Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Slow growing
Flowering Period: April and May
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Colour: Brown, Green, Red
Flower Colour: White
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade
Soil Type: Acidic
Ericaceous: Requires a neutral or acid soil (or ericaceous compost), with a pH of 7 or below
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Features: Has interesting foliage, Suitable for growing in containers

Glossy brilliant red young leaves mature to chestnut brown and in late spring clusters of pretty ivory, nodding bell-like flowers appear, resembling lily-of-the-valley. The fiery red young foliage of this rounded evergreen shrub will add a splash of vivid colour to a shady border or woodland edge. Pieris needs a moist, well-drained acid soil and shade from morning sun.

Garden care: Add composted pine needles or peat when planting. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted pine needles or peat each year around the base of the plant in early spring. Remove the faded flower-heads in late spring along with any frost-damaged foliage.
Goes well with: Enkianthus campanulatus, Acer palmatum 'Garnet', Cyclamen hederifolium f. albiflorum, Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum', Dryopteris filix-mas.