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    PIERIS
    PIERIS
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    PIERIS

    Commonly known as Lily of the valley shrub

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    Genus of 7 species of evergreen shrubs occurring in forest and on hillsides in the Himalayas, eastern Asia, North America and the West Indies.

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    • Good to know
      Good for border, peat or woodland garden. Dead-heading after flowering improves growth. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
    • Place of origin
      Himalayas, east Asia, North America, West Indies
    • Evergreen
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
    • Scented flowers
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
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    Varieties
    PIERIS forrestii 'Forest Flame'
    Dainty foliage red then fading to salmon
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    PIERIS japonica 'Bonfire'
    Dark pink buds opening to pale pink/white flowers. Deep red new growth in spring.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PIERIS japonica 'Passion'
    Reddish-purple flowers. Red new growth
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    PIERIS japonica 'Purity'
    Pure white
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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