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Pieris ‘Forest Flame’ – evergreen shrub with brilliant red new growth fading to pink, cream and green. Grows to about 2.5m x 2m, ideal for ericaceous borders and shady gardens. UK nursery-grown at St Annes, supplied in a 3L pot.
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Pieris ‘Forest Flame’ is a evergreen shrub that earns its place in any garden. Forest Flame is the classic pieris, with brilliant red young leaves that fade through pink and cream to green, and drooping white flowers in spring.
Pieris is an evergreen shrub with brilliant red or pink new growth in spring and chains of white, lily-of-the-valley-like flowers.
Pieris ‘Forest Flame’ grows best in part shade, sheltered, in moist, well-drained, acidic soil or ericaceous compost. It is a good choice for ericaceous borders, and also works well for shady gardens, spring colour and acid-soil borders. Pair it with rhododendrons, camellias and Japanese maples.
Give the pot a good soak first. Then dig a wide planting hole, enrich the soil with compost, and plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. Firm in gently and water well, then add a mulch to hold in moisture.
Keep moist; water with rainwater. Mulch each spring and protect new growth from late frost. Little pruning needed; trim after flowering. Late frost can damage new growth.
Excellent in pots of ericaceous compost. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.
Our plants are nursery-grown at St Annes in North West England, raised outdoors and in tunnels in real UK weather rather than a hothouse, so they arrive healthy, acclimatised and well rooted. This Pieris ‘Forest Flame’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.
How big does Pieris ‘Forest Flame’ grow?
Pieris ‘Forest Flame’ typically reaches 2.5m x 2m, depending on position, soil and pruning.
When does Pieris ‘Forest Flame’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is spring, when it shows brilliant red new growth fading to pink, cream and green.
Is Pieris ‘Forest Flame’ hardy?
Hardy; protect new growth from late frost.
How do I prune Pieris ‘Forest Flame’?
Little pruning needed; trim after flowering.
Does Pieris ‘Forest Flame’ need acid soil?
Yes.
Add Pieris ‘Forest Flame’ to your basket today and enjoy spring interest in your garden.
| Pot Size (L) | 3L |
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