Pieris japonica 'Bonfire'

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scientific name
Pieris japonica 'Bonfire'
common names
pieris 'Bonfire'
family
Ericaceae
height cm
50-100
spread cm
50-100
hardiness zone
H5
sun exposure
Full sun, Partial shade
soil type
Clay, Sand
moisture
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
soil ph
Acid
foliage type
Evergreen
aspect
South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
seasonal interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
habit
Bushy
plant type
Shrub
time to maturity
10-15 years
suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting
garden uses
City and courtyard gardens
awards
RHS Award of Garden Merit
fragrant
No
pollinator friendly
Yes
low maintenance
Yes
drought tolerant
No
seasonal colours
Mar, Apr, May, Red, Green, White, Jun, Jul, Aug, Green, Sep, Oct, Nov, Green, Dec, Jan, Feb, Green, Pink
flowering months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
flower colour
White, Pink
cultivation
Grows well in acidic, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil but may need some protection in winter when young
pruning
Pruning group 8
propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. Some bottom heat may be required
pests
May be susceptible to pieris lacebug
diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), Phytophthora root rot, and fungal leaf spot
toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, tortoises): Harmful if eaten - For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
description
A compact evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves, brick red when young. The dark pink flower buds are conspicuous in winter and open to upright sprays of small, very pale pink to white, urn-shaped flowers in spring
rhs url
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/162461/pieris-japonica-bonfire/details
rhs image url
https://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselectorimages/detail/vaem11636.jpg
rhs image copyright
visionspictures.com
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