7-20-10: Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'

Pieris is a common plant in gardens, yet it’s such a jewel. While looking for red plants in the nursery we noticed the brilliant red of the Mountain Fire Pieris.

A great red to add to a garden where red is appreciated and the feel is Asian. Pieris is an attractive plant the year round. It has deep evergreen foliage, the new growth is a fiery red, impressive up close and at a distance, pale green flower buds opening into bell-shaped creamy white fragrant flower. The flowers are an early nectar source for honey and mason bees and they are excellent in flower arrangements. All varieties of pieris do well in urban gardens. Plant in full sun or bright shade in rich, well-drained, acidic soil. ‘Mountain Fire’ does well in a container. Pieris, like other ericaceous plants, like deep watering during summer dry spells. Plant with rhododendrons, ferns and hostas as well as Japanese maples and small unique evergreens. Piersis ‘Mountain Fire’ is a slow grower reaching 6 to 10 feet tall and wide.

Side note: the name pieris comes from Pierdes a Greek goddess presiding over the arts and sciences.

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