Pieris japonica Mountain Fire - Japanese Andromeda
Pieris japonica Mountain Fire - Japanese Andromeda
Pieris japonica Mountain Fire - Japanese Andromeda
Pieris japonica Mountain Fire
Japanese Andromeda, Japanese Pieris, Lily-of-the-Valley Bush
The Japanese andromeda has arrived in very good condition, ready for use. I can't wait to see it flower, even though it is already very beautiful without flowers. I think it will be stunning. Very satisfied.
Gaëlle R., 23/06/2018
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Description
Pieris japonica Mountain Fire is a rather vigorous variety, with its long clusters of white flowers contrasting beautifully with its young bright red foliage. With its naturally rounded, dense growth and glossy, dark green, evergreen foliage, this shrub is decorative all year round. Pieris are very cold-hardy and thrive in semi-shade, in alkaline-free soil: they are magnificent acid-loving plants, both in the garden and in containers.
Pieris japonica, commonly known as Lily of the valley bush, is native to eastern China, Japan, and Taiwan. It belongs to the Ericaceae family. The 'Mountain Fire' pieris grows quite quickly, eventually forming a bushy shrub with a rounded, compact habit, approximately 2 m (6.5ft) in height and 1.50 m (5ft) in width. It has beautiful evergreen foliage, with long, glossy, lanceolate, and pointed leaves with slightly toothed edges, up to 10 cm (3.9 in) long. The young shiny shoots are bright red, gradually turning to orange, chestnut, beige, light green, and finally dark green. Clusters of pinkish flower buds appear in early winter, adding to the decorative effect of this Pieris during the dreary winter season. In March-April, the plant is covered with a multitude pendulous clusters, 10 to 15 cm (3.9 - 5.9 in) long, made up of delicate white bell-shaped flowers, resembling lily of the valley. Pollen-rich, the flowers exude a light honey fragrance.
Extremely decorative throughout the seasons, this Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' is as beautiful in the garden as it is in a large pot on a semi-shaded terrace, patio or balcony. This shrub also looks equally at home under the canopy of tall trees, in a low hedge, and especially in an ericaeous bed, in the company of other acid-loving plants such as Camellias, Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Don't hesitate to combine it with spring bulbs (daffodils, muscaris, hyacinths). This Lily of the valley bush will be a beautiful asset to liven up the garden in any season, even in winter. It's perfect for a Japanese-style garden!
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Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Pieris
japonica
Mountain Fire
Ericaceae
Japanese Andromeda, Japanese Pieris, Lily-of-the-Valley Bush
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' thrives in semi-shade or gentle sunlight, and in acidic, light, moist, humus-rich, and well-drained soil. It is hardy, tolerating temperatures down to -15°C (5 °F) in well-drained soil, but its young shoots can be damaged by late frosts. It is advisable to plant it in a position sheltered from the cold, drying winds of winter. Mulch it with a thick layer of fern fronds, dead leaves, and pine needles at its base in autumn in harsh climates or where it is exposed to winter winds. If its young foliage has been damaged by frost, it should be cut back to stimulate the growth of new shoots. It likes a good level of humidity, and prefers permanently moist, but not waterlogged clay soils. To avoid the soil drying out, it should be watered regularly with alkaline-free water, especially in the first year after planting and during the summer. Plant out in spring or autumn, in a mixture of garden soil, peat and ericaceous soil. In spring, it is advisable to top-dress the roots with ericaceous soil and compost and, if necessary, add a handful of blood, fish and bone as a base fertiliser. Make sure you give this Pieris japonica enough room to grow properly, leaving a planting distance of 0.70 cm (0.3 in) to 1 m (3.3ft) around its base. After flowering, remove faded flowers to prevent the plant from producing seed and unnecessarily depleting its energy. Also, lightly cut back any bare branches that might spoil the bushy growth of the Pieris japonica.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.