Mountain fire andromeda care. Andromeda cultivars sizes range from a compact 3 foot height and width to imposing 12 foot plants with 10 foot spreads. Pieris japonica mountain fire. Pieris care and planting japanese andromeda grows in usda plant hardiness zones 5 through 9.
Andromeda shrubs are easy to care for. Fiery red new growth rises from the lustrous evergreen foliage then ages to a deep green. In europe the plant is propagated by layering but it takes nearly two years for young plants to develop by this method.
Mountain fire japanese pieris features dainty chains of white bell shaped flowers hanging below the branches in early spring. With proper care these rhododendron relatives survive for decades. Over additional time it may eventually reach 6 8 tall.
It typically matures in a spreading mound to 4 tall and 3 wide over the first 10 years. Profuse broad drooping clusters of white flowers cool the flames creating a breathtaking spring show. If you are planning to bring home a japanese andromeda shrub here are some pointers or tips to take care of this plant.
However in order to ensure that this plant remains healthy one needs to fulfill its soil light watering and fertilizer requirements. The mountain andromeda is propagated chiefly by seeds although cuttings taken from half mature side shoots can be rooted. It has attractive red foliage.