Evergreen Shrub – Flaming Silver Japanese Pieris

Flaming silver Japanese Pieris 

Botanical name: japanese andromeda ‘flaming silver’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: reaches 3-5 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-8 

Foliage color: red, green, silver/white 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time: spring 

Growth rate: grows 4-12 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size in the late winter/early spring, before new growth begins to emerge 

Propagation methods: propagate with new growth cuttings during the summer months 

Landscape use: borders, foundation planting, visual interest, shade garden 

Special features: deer resistant, rabbit resistant, attracts pollinators, variegated foliage 

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use an acid-forming fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: camellias, azaleas, mountain laurels, ferns 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no