🌿 Pieris japonica ‘Mountain Fire’ (Mountain Fire Andromeda)
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🍃 Foliage
•New Growth: Striking bright red to orange young leaves in early spring
•Mature Leaves: Transition to bronze and then deep green, providing layered seasonal interest  
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🌸 Flowers
•Bloom Time: Spring (typically March–June)
•Flower Type: Tightly clustered bell-shaped white blossoms
•Appearance: Grace-filled panicles contrasting beautifully with fiery new foliage  
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🌳 Form & Size
•Growth Habit: Compact, bushy shrub
•Mature Dimensions: Grows up to 2 m tall (≈6½ ft) and around 1.5 m wide  
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☀️ Growing Conditions
•Light: Thrives in partial shade to full sun, but best in filtered light to protect foliage
•Soil: Acidic, well‑drained soil — ideal for ericaceous (acid‑loving) plants   
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🌱 Landscape Uses
•Perfect for cottage gardens, woodland settings, or containers on patios
•Provides excellent seasonal contrast and year‑round interest  
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🧡 Why It’s a Standout
•Spectacular spring display: Bright young leaves followed by elegant flowers
•Evergreen interest: Year-round foliage adds garden structure
•Low maintenance: Suits both informal and formal plantings