Pieris ‰ۡÌÝÌáForest Flame‰ۡó» is quite a big shrub, known for its evergreen foliage that starts in shades of red, slowly turning cream and pink, then eventually green.
About Pieris 'Forest Flame'
Stunning, colour-changing foliage is a gorgeous feature found in Pieris ‰ۡÌÝÌáForest Flame,‰ۡó» as it covers reds, creams, pinks, and greens, during its growth. By late spring, the bush is also sprinkled with lovely, delicate, creamy-white coloured flowers, that nod like bells. With all the beautiful vivid colours and pretty flowers, the Pieris ‰ۡÌÝÌáForest Flame‰ۡó» is sure to spice up your garden.
It will reach an ultimate height and spread of 4m x 2m.
Please note, the Pieris ‰ۡÌÝÌáForest Flame‰ۡó» is toxic if ingested- you will need to wear gloves when handling the plant.
Key Features
Pieris ‰ۡÌÝÌáForest Flame‰ۡó» should be planted in full sun or partial shade, and in loam, or sand-based soils, that is moist and well-draining. We also recommend having this shrub South, West, or East facing.
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Growth rate: Slow
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Ideal height: 4m Tall
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Soil type: Loam, sand
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Aspect: Full sun, semi-shade
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Evergreen foliage? Yes
Pruning & Care
Prune any dead, diseased, or damaged shoots, then thin out the crowed shoots, as well as any that are badly positioned. Aim to remove about one-third of the old wood in total, when doing this. After pruning, we do recommend adding a bit of mulch and feed, to boost growth and protect the plant‰ۡó»s roots.
How To Plant Pieris Forest Flame
When should I plant Pieris Forest Flame hedging?
It is best to plant Pieris Forest Flame any time from June through to September, providing the plants get enough water to thrive well. We also recommend ensuring the plants are protected from any strong winds.
How far apart should I plant Pieris Forest Flame plants?
We recommend leaving a space of around 1.5ft (45cm), between each Pieris Forest Flame plant. This will ensure you're given a dense hedge within a reasonable amount of time.
For a hedge much quicker, you can go for up to 3 plants per metre (spacing of around 30cm between each plant), instead.̴Ì?
How to plant Pieris Forest Flame:
Begin by digging a hole that is twice the width of the root ball but the same depth. Place the plant in, and ensure it is in position correctly - the crown (base of stem), should be just below soil level. You want to make sure it is planted no deeper than it was in its pot (around 20-30cm deep works well).̴Ì?
Fill the hole back in, carefully patting down as you go along to remove any air pockets. Water well and lay around 2" mulch around the base of the plant, but a few good centimetres away from the stem.
Continually water the plant, on a regular basis, for the first 1-2 years after planting. We recommend watering around 2-3 times per week, or more so during warmer weather.