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PIERIS
Commonly known as Lily of the valley shrub
All flower FEB-APR
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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Evergreen
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowGood for border, peat or woodland garden. Dead-heading after flowering improves growth. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.Place of originHimalayas, east Asia, North America, West Indies
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
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Pieris - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of PIERIS
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PIERIS 'Flaming Silver'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/pieris_flaming_silver_3280g.jpg)
PIERIS 'Flaming Silver'
Lily of the valley shrub
startling silver variegation and scarlet new growth
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PIERIS forrestii 'Forest Flame'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/Pieris_Flame_Of_The_Forest.jpg)
PIERIS forrestii 'Forest Flame'
Lily of the valley shrub
dainty foliage red then fading to salmon
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PIERIS japonica 'Bonfire'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/pieris_japonica_bonfire_7892.jpg)
PIERIS japonica 'Bonfire'
Lily of the Valley shrub
dark pink buds opening to pale pink/white flowers. Deep red new growth in spring.
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PIERIS japonica 'Debutante'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/pieris_japonica_debutante_3283.jpg)
PIERIS japonica 'Debutante'
Lily of the valley shrub
low growing form making a dense mound. White flowers in upright panicles
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PIERIS japonica 'Little Heath'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/pieris_japonica_little_heath_3286~4.jpg)
PIERIS japonica 'Little Heath'
Lily of the valley shrub
variegated foliage with pink buds opening white
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PIERIS japonica 'Mountain Fire'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/pieris_japonica_mountain_fire_3287a.jpg)
PIERIS japonica 'Mountain Fire'
Lily of the valley shrub
a very hardy variety with shiny chestnut-brown new shoots
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PIERIS japonica 'Passion'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/pieris_japonica_passion_5766s.jpg)
PIERIS japonica 'Passion'
Lily of the valley shrub
reddish-purple flowers. Red new growth
Useful extras...
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
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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.
Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50