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    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 'Flaming Silver'
    Startling silver variegation and scarlet new growth
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    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 2025
    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 'Debutante'
    Low growing form making a dense mound. White flowers in upright panicles
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    PIERIS japonica 'Little Heath'
    Variegated foliage with pink buds opening white
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    PIERIS japonica 'Mountain Fire'
    A very hardy variety with shiny chestnut-brown new shoots
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    PIERIS japonica 'Passion'
    Reddish-purple flowers. Red new growth
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    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
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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