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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 its glossy dark summer green. Pieris 'Forest Flame' creates a striking backdrop for the hanging clusters of bead-like blushing buds (which are set the previous summer for the following year) blossoming into large showy panicles of waxy urn-shaped white flowers, similar to lily of the valley.
The broadleaf evergreen shrub is slow-growing and dense with an upright habit. It typically grows 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
| Genus: | Pieris |
|---|---|
| Species: | japonica |
| Variety: | 'Forest Flame' |
| Item Form: | Trade Gallon (3qt) |
| Category: | Shrubs |
| Bloom Season Start: | Late Spring |
| Bloom Color: | White |
| Habit: | Mound-shaped |
| USDA Zone Low: | 5 |
| USDA Zone High: | 8 |
| Uses: | Border, Containers, Foliage Interest, Ornamental, Specimen |
| Zone: | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| State Shipping Restrictions: | GU, HI, ID, PR, VI, WI |
| Discount Exempt: | No |
