A rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy dark green, deeply veined leaves, bright red when young. Clusters of pendent white flowers in late winter and spring. Max Height 4m. 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 japonica ‘Firecrest’
A rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy dark green, deeply veined leaves, bright red when young. Clusters of pendent white flowers in late winter and spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Pieris |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | 'Firecrest' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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