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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": {
"Spring": {
"months": [
"Mar",
"Apr",
"May"
],
"Foliage": [
"Red",
"Green"
],
"Flower": [
"White"
]
},
"Summer": {
"months": [
"Jun",
"Jul",
"Aug"
],
"Foliage": [
"Green"
]
},
"Autumn": {
"months": [
"Sep",
"Oct",
"Nov"
],
"Foliage": [
"Green"
]
},
"Winter": {
"months": [
"Dec",
"Jan",
"Feb"
],
"Foliage": [
"Green"
],
"Flower": [
"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",
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"rhs_image_url": "https:\/\/apps.rhs.org.uk\/plantselectorimages\/detail\/vaem11636.jpg",
"rhs_image_copyright": "visionspictures.com",
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}
}