Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'

{
    "scientific_name": "Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'",
    "common_names": [
        "pieris 'Mountain Fire'"
    ],
    "family": "Ericaceae",
    "height_cm": "250-400",
    "spread_cm": "250-400",
    "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": "West-facing, South-facing, East-facing",
    "seasonal_interest": "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter",
    "habit": "Bushy",
    "plant_type": "Shrub",
    "time_to_maturity": "10-15 years",
    "suggested_uses": [
        "Cottage\/Informal",
        "Beds and borders",
        "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"
            ]
        }
    },
    "flowering_months": [
        "Mar",
        "Apr",
        "May"
    ],
    "flower_colour": [
        "White"
    ],
    "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": "'Mountain Fire' is a bushy medium-sized evergreen shrub with red young leaves, turning coppery-green and finally dark green; flowers creamy-white, in branched panicles in mid spring",
    "rhs_url": "https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/plants\/89974\/pieris-japonica-mountain-fire\/details",
    "rhs_image_url": "https:\/\/apps.rhs.org.uk\/plantselectorimages\/detail\/phbe06962.jpg",
    "rhs_image_copyright": "visionspictures.com",
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    }
}