Pieris 'Forest Flame'

Also Known As

Pieris japonica 'Forest Flame'
Forest Flame Japanese Pieris
Forest Flame Lily of the Valley Shrub

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Pieris 'Forest Flame' plant details

Pieris 'Forest Flame' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pieris 'Forest Flame'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pieris 'Forest Flame'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Showy, bright red new shoots give this variety its name and contrast with the shining evergreen leaves. Nodding clusters of white bells cover the top of the shrub in spring. PSh/M/Acid

By: Forestfarm

Evergreen shrub with dazzling spring foliage! New growth is bright red, then pink, creamy white, and finally settling to a dark green. White urn-shaped flower clusters set atop the lovely foliage in early spring. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

Often asked for selection grown for its brilliant display of new growth. Bright red soon turns to hot pink, then creamy white and finally matures as glossy dark green. 6-8 feet H x 6-8 feet wide. Shade to full sun. 6 inch white panicles in spring.

By: Bloom River Gardens

The hardiness of P. japonica was combined with the brilliant red growth of 'Wakehurst'. The new foliage passes through a kaleidoscope of colors from bright red, through pink, creamy white, and finally to green. The flowers are large drooping panicles of white. Introduced from England.