Pieris 'Forest Flame' - 80-100 CM C20

Description
The Japanese andromeda 'Forest Flame' (Pieris japonica) is a bushy, broad shrub that produces white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from March to May. These produce light brown, round fruits from August. The Japanese andromeda 'Forest Flame' also bears shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is reddish-brown, torn in strips. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Andromeda japonica, Pieris japonica 'Flame of the Forest'.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * red shoots * easy to care for * hardy, sensitive to late frost, deer-resistant

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Japanese andromeda 'Forest Flame's are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, whorled. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size. Red, early shoots.

Bark
Red-brown, striped, torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese andromeda 'Forest Flame' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese andromeda 'Forest Flame' is a bushy and broad-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Watering: In the period from January to December - Mulching: In the period from March to May.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers of Japanese andromeda 'Forest Flame' appear in panicles from March to May.

Use
Tub, solitary, border, bee pasture, bog bed

Root
Pieris japonica 'Forest Flame' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.