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Pieris, Andromeda, Japanese Pieris, Lily of the Valley Shrub 'Flaming Silver'

Pierisjaponica

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pieris (pee-AIR-iss)

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Species

japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)

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Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Mid Winter

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jkom51

Oakland, CA (Zone 9b) | January 2003 | neutral

'Flaming Silver' is a lovely sport from Pieris 'Forest Flame' (aka P. 'Havila'). New growth is pinkish red, variegation on foliage turns ...Read More

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