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We’re offering you a Japanese Andromeda Flowering Shrub Collection for £14.99, saving you 50% off You Garden’s price of £29.97 (correct as of 1.4.25).

Bring Year-Round Colour and Structure to Your Garden

The Japanese Andromeda (Pieris) Evergreen Flowering Shrub Trio is a must-have for gardeners seeking reliable, low-maintenance plants that deliver vibrant colour and elegant blooms. This collection features three distinct Pieris varieties, each chosen for their unique foliage and striking spring flowers. All are evergreen, ensuring your garden stays lively throughout the seasons.

What's Included?

• Forest Flame: Renowned for fiery red new growth that matures to pink, cream, and finally green. Creamy white flower clusters appear in spring. Grows up to 4m tall by 2.5m wide.
• Flaming Silver: Compact habit with red-tinted young leaves edged in silver. Mature height of 1.5m and spread of 1m.
• Mountain Fire: Features brilliant red foliage maturing to deep green, offset by clusters of white flowers. Can reach up to 4m in height and spread.

Plant Benefits & Uses

• Adds instant impact with colourful new growth and evergreen leaves.
• Lily-of-the-valley style blooms create a focal point in spring.
• Suits woodland borders, mixed shrub beds, or large patio containers.
• Pairs well with other acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias.

Growing Guide

• Hardiness: Fully winter hardy in the UK; protect young shoots from late frosts.
• Light: Prefers partial shade but tolerates dappled sun.
• Soil: Requires acidic soil; use ericaceous compost when planting or potting.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Planting & Care Tips

• No complex pruning needed—remove spent flower stems and damaged branches after blooming (late spring).
• Add mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• If growing in containers, choose pots with good drainage and feed with an ericaceous fertiliser during the growing season.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant? Plant between February and April for best establishment and spring growth.
• How fast does it grow? Growth rates vary by variety; expect steady annual development with mature size reached in several years.
• What type of soil does it prefer? Japanese Andromeda thrives in acidic soil—use ericaceous compost for best results.