- Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 5 - 6 Feet
- Mature Spread 5 - 6 Feet
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
Adding brilliant color to borders, beds, foundation plantings, hedges, and containers, Fire N Ice Pieris features lustrous foliage, fading from fiery red to emerald green etched with ivory. Otherwise known as Pieris japonica, Fire N Ice blooms in spring with massive clusters of perfumed ivory florets. This low-maintenance, variegated evergreen makes an ideal shade-tolerant addition to woodland gardens.
Fire N Ice Pieris grows upright and bushy, reaching 5 to 6 feet tall and wide. Cold hardy in zones 5-9, it’s a vigorous evergreen native to Asia. This shrub is also deer, disease, and pest resistant.
Fire N Ice Pieris Care
Choose a spot protected from high winds in partial sun to partial shade. Fire N Ice Pieris thrives in morning sun followed by afternoon shade. Morning sun will encourage brighter variegation and more blooming, while afternoon shade will prevent its leaves from sunburning. Plant this shrub in moist, slightly acidic, well-draining soil. To improve drainage and prevent fungal disease, amend poor soil with compost. Water a couple times per week, providing about one inch of water, to encourage healthy root development. Apply a 2-3 inch ring of mulch to prevent water loss due to evaporation. After flowering has concluded, apply a fertilizer suited for acid-loving plants.
Since its organic shape is typically pleasing, pruning is not required frequently. However, to control the size, trim in early spring. Remove dead, damaged, diseased or crossed branches as they appear. Also, deadhead spent flowers to maintain a tidy appearance.
Fire N Ice Pieris thrives in containers. Plant it as a specimen or “thriller” in a thriller-filler-spiller combination. Choose a container at least 15 inches wide and fill it with an average potting mix suitable for acid-loving plants. Plants growing in containers require watering and fertilizing more frequently than those grown in the ground. As a result, water Fire N Ice Pieris deeply at least twice per week, and apply a liquid fertilizer suited for acid-loving plants monthly.
Fire N Ice Pieris Spacing
Space each shrub 5 to 6 feet apart from one center to the next. However, when creating a hedge, space plants 4 to 5 feet apart for a dense appearance.
Fire N Ice Pieris Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 5 - 6 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet |
| Spacing: 5 - 6 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, White |
| Foliage Description: Multicolor |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Fragrant |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Fire N Ice Pieris |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Pieris japonica 'Fire N Ice' |
- SKU:
- 1231014666-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
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Summer
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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