'Mountain Fire' is a large evergreen shrub, the young foliage bright red, becoming pink and cream, finally green. Small cream bell-shaped flowers in large branched clusters in spring Growing Details Common Name: Pieris Cultivar: 'Mountain Fire' Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Moist Height: 150cm Spread: 200cm Description They are mountain forest plants, originally from the Far East, and appreciate a little shade to prevent scorching to the new shoots, and some shelter from late spring frosts, which cause similar damage. 'Mountain Fire' is one of the most colourful varieties, with brilliant red, new growth, later pink and then cream, appearing at the same time as the sprays of lily of the valley flowers