Buy Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver'

Also Known As

Pieris 'Flaming Silver'
Flaming Silver Andromeda
Flaming Silver Japanese Pieris
Flaming Silver Lily of the Valley Shrub

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

6a-10b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver' plant details

Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue, green, red and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, red and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It's interesting to see plants we have introduced to the U.S. gardening community become more widely available. We first grew P. 'Flaming Silver' in the early '80's and still enjoy its beautiful growth and foliage. The new growth is brilliant pink and later turns into rich variegated evergreen foliage. Very limited number of flowers. Our 25 year old plant is 3' tall.

By: Gossler Farms

Evergreen shrub with red new foliage growth. White urn-shaped flower clusters appear at about the same time as the new leaves are emerging. Leaves turn pink as the season progresses, then finally to green with silvery-white edges.

By: Garden World

Handsome silver-edged foliage is "flaming silver" in spring when it opens a brilliant pinkish-red... and outstanding and vigorous (to 4-5') selection. Sun-PSh/Med

By: Forestfarm

Evergreen, Variegated foliage fiery-red new growth. White bell flowers spring, Hardy to zone 6.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Leaves emerge red edged with pink and mature to green edged in silvery-white. Plant will grow to 3-4' with abundant white flowers every spring. A gorgeous plant for year-round interest.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

One of the finer Variegated plants and while it has the same lovely white blooms as many in the species do but it's stunning, best feature is the foliage. Slow growing to 6 feet, it appreciates shelter from full sun. There are other variegated forms but this is touted as the Treasure among Treasures! The new foliage is red (like Mountain Fire) BUT on a variegated shrub. Ohmagosh! Amazing!

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

A very choice variegated selection. Silver-edged foliage is set off by spectacular pinkish-red new growth. White flowers in early spring. Best in partial shade; foliage may burn in full sun. Compact habit. AGM winner.