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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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EvergreenLeaves to 3cm (1¼in) long, pink-flushed with silvery margins
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WhitePink buds opening white -
Height60cm (24in)) -
Spread60cm (24in))
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Dwarf shrubTypically 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
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
PIERIS japonica 'Little Heath'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects
Pests & DiseasesPhytophthora root rot
Place of originGarden origin -
Flower ShapePanicles
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Garden Location/ConditionsPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets) -
Wildlife
Bee friendly
Pieris - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
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
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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