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If you’re looking to brighten your garden with year-round colour, buy Pieris Forest Flame for a reliable, low-maintenance shrub bursting with appeal. Known for its spectacular flush of fiery red new growth in spring, which gradually matures to cream before settling into glossy green, Pieris Forest Flame (also called Lily of the Valley Shrub) is a true standout for New Zealand gardens. Its elegant, cascading white flowers add a delicate touch from late winter through early spring, attracting pollinators and adding welcome interest during cooler months. With evergreen foliage and a compact growth habit, this versatile shrub brings texture and drama to garden beds, borders, and containers.

Pieris Forest Flame

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Pieris Forest Flame is an attractive shrub grown for both its foliage and flowers. This compact, rounded shrub produces reddish-purple flower buds that first open as soft-pink then mature to white. The flowers are mildly fragrant and these are produced from winter through spring. New growth in spring is bright red which then fades to pink and cream before aging to pale green. Pieris Forest Flame makes for a superb specimen in a small garden and is well suited to growing in a container, adding to mixed plantings, formal gardens, for border planting, or planting around the barbecue area.

Pieris 'Forest Flame' plant with red and green foliage.
  • Suited to regions:
    Subtropical, Temperate
  • Plant type:
    Shrubs
  • Height:
    1.50 m
  • Spread:
    1.50 m
  • Flowering time:
    Spring, Winter
  • Tolerances:
    Hardy
  • Garden uses:
    Containers, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
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Why Choose Pieris Forest Flame?

Pieris Forest Flame is ideal for creating visual impact in any garden or courtyard. This classic shrub thrives in NZ’s temperate climate and tolerates both semi-shade and sheltered full-sun positions. Its remarkable new growth creates a vibrant display in spring, and its hardy nature means it’s easy to care for. If you love the bright flush of Pieris but want to diversify your display, consider complementing your planting with other varieties like Pieris Pink Delight (Lily Of The Valley Shrub Pieris japonica) or Pieris Temple Bells for a succession of colour and interest.

Care Tips for Pieris Forest Flame

Once you buy Pieris Forest Flame, establishing a healthy shrub is simple with a few basic care tips. Choose well-drained, acidic soil for the best results, and protect your plant from harsh afternoon sun or strong winds. A mulch of pine bark or compost will help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Watering during dry periods and an annual feed with a slow-release, ericaceous fertiliser will keep foliage lush and flowers plentiful. Pruning is rarely needed, but you can lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape.

Pair your Pieris Forest Flame with companion plants that enjoy similar conditions, such as Erica Ruby Shepherd (Red Erica) or Azalea 'Violacea Multiflora', for a lush, woodland-inspired look.

Design Ideas and Companion Plants

This compact evergreen is perfect for mixed borders, as a specimen shrub, or even in containers by your front door. Its dramatic foliage changes and delicate blooms complement a wide range of garden styles—from naturalistic woodland plantings to neat contemporary schemes. Enhance year-round interest by pairing with similar acid-loving shrubs like Pieris Valley Rose (Japanese Pieris japonica), Pieris Valley Valentine (Japanese Pieris Pieris japonica), or Pieris Christmas Cheer (Pieris japonica Christmas Cheer). For contrasting texture and shape, try planting alongside Cordyline Purple Prince, Buddleja colvilei, or Leptospermum 'Pageant'.

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