Pieris jap. 'Mountain Fire'
Mountain Fire Andromeda
- New foliage growth in mid-May is a brilliant red
- Upright form
- Deer resistant
- Dependable late March to mid-April bloom
- White Pieris flowers
- Category: Shrub, Broad-leaf Evergreen
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Height: 6-8 ft
- Spread: 5-6 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
Brilliant red new growth in mid-May makes for a stunning landscape feature. Slightly more upright than spreading, this deer-resistant plant is a dependable late March to mid-April bloomer with typical white Pieris flowers.
Attributes
| • | Evergreen |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Early Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
Exposure
| • | Partial Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pieris jap. 'Mountain Fire'
Likes well-drained, moist soil and mulch. Prune immediately after flowering in late spring by cutting branches to just above a set of leaves. Protect from winter winds.