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  • PIERIS japonica 'Little Heath'
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    PIERIS japonica 'Little Heath'

    Commonly known as Lily of the valley shrub

    Variegated foliage with pink buds opening white
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Phytophthora root rot
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Evergreen
      Leaves to 3cm (1¼in) long, pink-flushed with silvery margins
    • White
      Pink buds opening white
    • Panicles
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Fully hardy
    • Silver variegated
    • Height
      60cm (24in))
    • Spread
      60cm (24in))
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
      Compact shrub with small, urn-shaped flowers
    • Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in))
      Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in))
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    £13.00
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    £25.00
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    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    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
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