Botanical name
Pieris 'Forest Flame'
Other names
Pieris 'Forest Flame', Pieris japonica 'Forest Flame'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Forest Flame' _ 'Forest Flame' is an evergreen shrub with green foliage that starts off red, changes to pink and cream and finally becomes green. Panicles of small, cream flowers are produced in spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact
Toxicity
Leaves and flower nectar may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Colour
Flower
Cream in Spring
Foliage
Red, Pink, Green, Cream in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Phytophthora root diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Where to grow
Pieris 'Forest Flame' (Pieris 'Forest Flame') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Banks and Slopes, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. May need protection in winter until established.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered