{"product_id":"mountain-fire-lily-of-the-valley-bush-pieris-japonica-mountain-fire","title":"Mountain Fire Lily of the Valley Bush - Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMountain Fire Lily of the Valley Bush (\u003cem\u003ePieris japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mountain Fire') is an evergreen shrub that grows about 2m tall and wide, with umbrellas of long green leaves that open bright rust red. From late winter through spring it carries generous sprays of pure white, nectar-rich bell flowers. It is a woodland-style shrub for shaded borders and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiery new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh leaves open a bright rust red before turning green, so colour carries on as the flowers finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSprays of white bells.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure white flowers hang in generous clusters from late winter through spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long green leaves hold all year, so the shrub earns its place even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar-rich flowers attract bees early in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young plants need protection from frost, but established plants are hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in part or dappled shade, beneath deciduous trees or along a shaded fence, with a leafy mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeside azaleas and camellias.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shares their love of moist, acid, humus rich soil, so the three grow happily together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot of good quality potting mix suits poor, dry or alkaline garden soil, and keeps the plant close to a patio or door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mountain Fire Lily of the Valley Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade or dappled shade. It will stand full sun if it gets enough water, though some leaf scorch may occur. It is frost hardy, but protect young plants from frost until they are established. All parts are poisonous if eaten, to people and pets, so keep it away from children, pets and livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid, humus rich soil that stays moist, the kind found under woodland trees. Dig in leaf mould or composted bark and keep the roots mulched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly while it establishes, usually around 12 weeks, and do not let it dry out in summer. Feed with a slow release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required after flowering to keep the shape tidy, shortening any stems that reach out too far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mountain Fire Lily of the Valley Bush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. The 140mm and 200mm pots arrive larger than the tube and give a fuller shrub sooner, while the tube is the economical starter. Plant any of them into moist, acid, leafy soil and keep the water up through the first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes are grown for us and are not always available. When the tube is sold out, press the notify button on this page and it emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eAzaleas to plant alongside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse camellias for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/azalea-care-guide\"\u003eThe azalea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eMore plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts of pieris are poisonous if eaten, to people and pets. Keep it away from children, pets and livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it take full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will stand full sun if it gets enough water, though some leaf scorch may occur. Part shade or dappled shade suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoist, humus rich, acid soil, much like azaleas. Where your soil is dry, poor or alkaline, use a pot of quality potting mix instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790868382015,"sku":"PIE-JAP-MOUNTA-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790868480319,"sku":"PIE-JAP-MOUNTA-140MM-P10","price":341.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790868513087,"sku":"PIE-JAP-MOUNTA-200MM-P6","price":331.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mountain-fire-lily-of-the-valley-bush-pieris-japonica-mountain-fire.jpg?v=1792210011","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mountain-fire-lily-of-the-valley-bush-pieris-japonica-mountain-fire","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}