Pieris jap. 'Mountain Fire' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Japanese andromeda 'Mountain Fire' (Pieris japonica) is a bushy, broad, dense small shrub that produces white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from March to May. The Japanese andromeda 'Mountain Fire' also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. The dark red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.3 m and grows to around 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Andromeda japonica.

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

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Japanese andromeda 'Mountain Fire's are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, whorled. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size. Dark red, early shoots.

Bark
Striped, torn bark.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese andromeda 'Mountain Fire' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese andromeda 'Mountain Fire' is a bushy, broad and dense small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.1 - 1.3 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide.

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 'Mountain Fire' appear in panicles from March to May.

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

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