Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver'

Common name: 

Flaming Silver Pieris

Pronunciation: 

pi-ER-is ja-PON-i-ca

Family: 

Ericaceae

Genus: 

Pieris

Type: 

Broadleaf

Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: 

No

• Broadleaf evergreen, variegated shrub, small, slow growing, to 5 ft (1.5 m) tall in 10 years, similar width.  New leaves bright red, becoming pink and finally green with silvery-white edges, the color of the young leaves contrast with the green of older leaves.   White flowers appear with the young leaves.

• Sun to part shade.  Best in moist, well-drained, acid soil with ample organic matter.  However, not as demanding for acid soil as many other ericaceous plants.  Responds to fertilization, especially in high rainfall areas.

Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver' | Landscape Plants | Oregon State University

The Flaming Silver Pieris is a rounded evergreen shrub that forms a small bush that will in time grow to 3 to 5 feet tall and wide. It has bright variegated foliage of mid-green edged with a border of pure white. The new spring growth is bright red, creating a stunning contrast against the white leaves – like flames on silver. Pendulous clusters of bell-shaped white flowers open a little before, or with, the red shoots, adding yet another dimension of beauty. This desirable shrub can be grown in shade gardens and wooded areas, or in planters and pots.

• Beautiful white-variegated foliage
• Striking bright red spring growth
• White fragrant hanging blossoms
• Excellent choice for shade gardens
• Grows best in acidic soils

Partial shade, with morning sun and afternoon shade, is ideal for the Flaming Silver Pieris, especially in warmer zones. It will also grow in light dappled shade beneath deciduous trees. The soil should be moist, well-drained and acidic, although this plant is less demanding for soil acidity than most other acid-loving plants. Once it has suitable light and soil conditions this is a relatively easy plant to grow, and it is usually free of pests or diseases.

Flaming Silver Pieris For Sale | The Tree Center

Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver': A slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with variegated, red, blue and green foliage and white flowers in spring. Attractive to bees and hummingbirds. To grow well, it prefers mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Grows happily in well-drained, rich, acidic and average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS

Plant type: shrubPlant family: ericaceaeFoliage: evergreen variegated, red, blue and greenMature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tallFlowers: white blooms in spring

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