Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'
Beautiful fiery red new growth matures to deep green. A prolific producer of broad, drooping white flower clusters. An excellent shrub for foundation planting or landscape groups.
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
Plant Type: Evergreen Broadleaf Shrub
Height: 5'
Flower Color: White lily of the valley blooms
Foliage: Red tipped new growth
Location: Shade, Part Sun
Spread: 4'
Bloom Period: Spring
Shape: Upright mounded
Growth Rate: Slow