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Why we like this plant
Looking for a neat evergreen with a serious flair for colour? Pieris 'Flaming Silver' brings drama in spring with fiery red shoots that slowly mature into variegated elegance. It’s the perfect size for containers or mixed borders and thrives in shadier spots. With year-round appeal and minimal fuss, this shrub is a brilliant choice for small gardens or patio displays.
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About this plant
Pieris 'Flaming Silver' is an attractive evergreen shrub loved for its vivid red spring growth and elegant variegated foliage. New leaves emerge a fiery scarlet before maturing to glossy green edged in silver-white. Delicate clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers appear in early spring, creating a graceful contrast to the vibrant foliage. This compact, slow-growing shrub is ideal for containers, shady borders, or acid-loving garden displays.
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Key features
- Red spring growth
- Silvery-white variegated foliage
- White, bell-shaped spring flowers
- Evergreen and compact
- Ideal for pots and shade gardens
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Eventual height and
spreadHeight: 90–120cm | Spread: 90–120cm
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Growth
habitCompact, rounded, and bushy with neat branching
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Moisture
Moist but well-drained
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Position in
the GardenPerfect for shaded borders, front-of-house pots, or woodland-themed schemes
Planting guide
Plant in acidic, moist but well-drained soil or ericaceous compost if pot-grown. Position in light or partial shade, protected from cold winds and early morning sun.
Care tips
Feed in spring with an ericaceous fertiliser and mulch with leaf mould or compost. Lightly prune after flowering to shape if necessary.
Winter care
Fully hardy. In exposed areas, mulch around the base in autumn and shelter from drying winter winds to protect young foliage.