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Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'

Japanese Andromeda 'Mountain Fire'

£14.39
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19cm pot

Fiery spring colour meets refined structure in Pieris 'Mountain Fire'—an evergreen beauty that bursts into the season with glowing red new growth and graceful white blooms. Ideal for borders or pots, this slow-growing shrub offers year-round interest and a vibrant highlight for shady or woodland-style gardens, all with minimal maintenance.
  • Fiery red spring foliage
  • Evergreen leaves for year-round texture
  • Good for shady spots
  • Attractive to early pollinators

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  • Aspect

    Partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Flowers

    March, April

  • Soil type

    Acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil

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  • Why we like this plant

    Looking for year-round structure with a dramatic spring display? Pieris 'Mountain Fire' delivers both. Its vivid red new growth stands out in any setting, while elegant white flowers draw in early pollinators. Low-maintenance and slow-growing, it’s a brilliant choice for shady corners, pots by the front door, or as part of an acid-loving planting scheme with rhododendrons or camellias.

  • About this plant

    Pieris 'Mountain Fire' is a striking, evergreen shrub grown for its vivid red new growth and elegant spring flowers. In early spring, it produces cascades of small, urn-shaped white flowers, similar in appearance to lily-of-the-valley, while the fresh foliage emerges a fiery red before maturing to glossy dark green. It’s perfect for acid-loving borders, woodland gardens, or containers, adding year-round structure and a reliable splash of colour.

  • Key features

    • Bright red new growth
    • White bell-shaped spring flowers
    • Evergreen foliage for year-round interest
    • Compact and slow-growing
    • Perfect for containers or shaded borders

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 150–200cm | Spread: 100–150cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Bushy, upright, and well-branched with a slow, compact spread

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Ideal for shade or semi-shade borders, woodland planting, or feature containers

Planting guide

Plant in acidic, moist but well-drained soil. Use ericaceous compost for container planting. Prefers a sheltered spot with protection from strong wind and morning frost.

Care tips

Mulch annually with ericaceous compost and feed in spring with fertiliser for acid-loving plants. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.

Winter care

No special protection required in most UK gardens. In colder or exposed sites, mulch around the base to protect roots and prevent winter wind scorch.