Pieris 'Forest Flame' – Evergreen Shrub

Pieris 'Forest Flame' – Evergreen Shrub

One of the most striking evergreens you can plant, Pieris 'Forest Flame' earns its name with a breathtaking spring display of vivid scarlet new growth that gradually softens through pink and cream before maturing to a rich, glossy green. Paired with cascading clusters of white, lily-of-the-valley-style flowers, it delivers year-round interest in a single plant.

Why gardeners love it

• Fiery spring foliage – brilliant red new growth from March onwards; a genuine garden showstopper
• Delicate white flowers – pendulous clusters of bell-shaped blooms in early spring
• Year-round evergreen structure – glossy dark foliage provides colour and form through winter
• Compact and well-behaved – slow-growing habit suits borders, containers, and courtyard gardens
• Fully hardy – reliable across UK gardens; RHS Award of Garden Merit holder

Growing guide

Pieris thrives in acidic, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil — ideal alongside rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias. Choose a sheltered spot in partial shade to protect the vivid new growth from late frosts. Avoid alkaline soils; if your soil is neutral or chalky, grow in a container with ericaceous compost. Minimal pruning required — simply remove any dead or damaged stems after flowering.

Supplied as a well-established container-grown plant, ready to bring immediate colour and structure to your garden.