An evergreen shrub with bright red leaves when young, which turn pink and then green, with a conspicuous creamy white edge. Clusters of white flowers in late winter and spring. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers February to April. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Pieris ‘Flaming Silver’
An evergreen shrub with bright red leaves when young, which turn pink and then green, with a conspicuous creamy white edge. Clusters of white flowers in late winter and spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Pieris |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Flaming Silver' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full Sun/Partial Shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green, Red |
| Flowers From | February, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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