Pieris 'Forest Flame'

A stunning shrub of extremely bright foliage and charming flowers providing year-round interest. New whorls of spring leaves metamorphose kaleidoscopically—emerging flame red, fading pink, and paling creamy white—before reaching glossy dark summer green. It creates a striking backdrop for the hanging clusters of bead-like blushing buds (set the previous summer) blossoming into large showy panicles of waxy, urn-shaped, white flowers, similar to lily of the valley.

The broadleaf evergreen shrub has a dense, upright habit and is slow growing, typically reaching 4 to 7 feet tall and as wide. It prefers organically rich, humusy, acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soil and a protected location with full to dappled sunlight and some afternoon shade. It is a good companion plant for rhododendrons and azaleas.

Uses: Shrub Border, Informal Hedge, Foundation Plant, Woodland Garden

SKU: 27986
Genus: Pieris
Species: japonica
Variety: 'Forest Flame'
Item Form: 1-Quart
Bloom Color: White
Foliage Color: BurgundyDark GreenRed
Habit: Mound-shaped
Light Requirements: Full SunPart Shade
Moisture Requirements: Dry, Moist, well-drained
Soil Type: Clay, Normal, loamy, Sandy
Bloom Start: Late Spring
Uses:

• Border
• Containers
• Foliage Interest
• Ornamental
• Specimen

Special Features:

• Bloom First Year
• Butterfly Lovers
• Easy Care Plants
• Evergreen
• Flower
• Fragrance
• Free Bloomer

Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, ID, PR, VI, WI