Pieris Forest Flame Japanese Pieris Evergreen Shrub with Red New Growth and White Flowers 1 Gallon

Product Overview

Pieris ‘Forest Flame’ is an evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant red new growth in early spring and elegant cascading white bell-shaped flowers. Known commonly as the Lily of the Valley Bush, this plant adds multi-seasonal color and structure to shade and woodland gardens, borders, and foundation plantings.

Key Features

• Striking red new growth that transitions through pink and cream to deep green
• Cascading white bell-shaped flowers in spring
• Evergreen foliage providing year-round garden interest
• Ideal for shade and woodland garden settings
• Mature size ranges from 6 to 10 feet tall and 5 to 8 feet wide

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Pieris japonica ‘Forest Flame’
• Light Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sun
• Hardiness Zones: 5–8
• Prefers acidic, well-drained soil similar to azaleas and rhododendrons
• Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
• Protect from harsh afternoon sun to maintain foliage health
• Light pruning after flowering can be done if needed

Uses

• Shade gardens and woodland landscapes
• Foundation plantings
• Evergreen borders and hedges
• Container gardening
• Japanese-style gardens

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.