Pieris 'Forest Flame'
Common Name: Pieris, Lily-of-the-valley shrub
Type: Evergreen shrub Family: Ericaceae Hardiness Zone: 6-9 Sunlight: Semi-shade is best, to full sun Exposure: Sheltered Soil: Humus-rich, acidic Moisture: Well-drained, moist Plant Height x Width: 12-15' x 4-6' Leaf: Fiery red new foliage changes to pink, cream then green Flower: Panicles of white urn-shaped flowers Bloom Time: Spring Bloom Size: Small to 6" Maintenance: Prune off spent flower clusters immediately after flowering Landscape use: Woodland garden, shrub border, specimen plant Pest and Disease: Lace bugs, scale, leaf spot Planting Instructions: Soil preparation is same as Rhododendrons Propagation: Softwood cuttings in early summer, semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer |