{"product_id":"pieris-japonica-valley-of-fire","title":"Pieris japonica 'Valley of Fire' (Japanese Pieris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePieris japonica Valley of Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e is valued for its evergreen presence and seasonal bloom in PNW gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePieris (Lily-of-the-Valley Shrub \/ Andromeda) is a refined evergreen with cascading panicles of urn-shaped white or pink spring flowers, glossy whorled foliage, and brilliant red or bronze new growth that lights up the spring garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart shade to dappled shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 8. Site sheltered from hot afternoon sun and cold drying winds. Plant high in acidic, well-drained soil; mulch lightly. Watch for lacebug damage in too-sunny exposure (a common PNW issue) and Phytophthora root rot in poorly drained sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a PNW native ericaceous evergreen of similar character, consider \u003cstrong\u003eVaccinium ovatum\u003c\/strong\u003e (Evergreen Huckleberry) , glossy evergreen leaves, urn-shaped flowers, and edible berries native to PNW coastal forests.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Armitage","offer_id":43999699435608,"sku":"01004628","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/pieris-japonica-valley-of-fire","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}