Pieris Mountain Fire Evergreen Shrub (9cm)

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“Mountain Fire” is a beautiful evergreen noted for its vibrantly red-coloured new foliage. Later in the growing season, these brilliant reds transition to from pinks and whites to a lovely deep-green colour. These glossy green leaves are obovate and approximately 7 to 9 cm long. Later in mid-spring, but along with some of these gorgeous red leaves, arrive small, urn-shaped flowers on racemes hanging throughout the plant. These flowers are also fragrant. Tending towards a bushy habit, this shrub is brilliant in the spring and provides lovely year-round green notes. It prefers more acidic soils and is good to companion plant with other acidic-loving shrubs and plants. They prefer sheltered areas with full to partial shade. Hardy in most of the UK. This plant performs well as a beautiful accent in landscape settings and sloped areas as long as the ground is well-drained and moist. They also do well in smaller gardens in city settings and for use in courtyards. Pot Size: 9cm Plant Height (Inc. Pot): 20-30cm Characteristics: Vibrantly red-coloured new growth foliage in the spring turns into lighter shades of red to pink and transitions into white and then green. Growth & Spread: Slow growing. With heights up to 2.0 to 3.0 m and spreads about 1.5 to 2.5 m. Flourishing Season: Attached to panicles, small and white, bell-shaped flowers appear in the mid to late spring time of April to May. Water & Maintenance: Water until established. Prefers regular watering, especially during hotter weather to maintain moist, but well-drained soils. Low maintenance overall.