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Pieris jap. 'Mountain Fire'
Mountain Fire Andromeda
- » New foliage growth in mid-May is a brilliant red
- » Upright form
- » Deer resistant
- » Dependable late March to mid-April bloom
- » White Pieris flowers
- Category:Broad-leaf Evergreen
- Hardiness Zone:5-8
- Height:6-8 ft
- Spread:5-6 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
Brilliant red new growth in mid-May makes for a stunning landscape feature. Slightly more upright than spreading, this deer-resistant plant is a dependable late March to mid-April bloomer with typical white Pieris flowers.
Pieris 'Mountain Fire'
Tim Kane shows off Pieris 'Mountain Fire' grown at Prides Corner Farms - Recorded on March 21, 2023
Attributes
| • | Evergreen |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Early Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
Exposure
| • | Partial Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pieris jap. 'Mountain Fire'
Likes well-drained, moist soil and mulch. Prune immediately after flowering in late spring by cutting branches to just above a set of leaves. Protect from winter winds.