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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.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenPale green leaves when young
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Height1m (39in) -
Spread1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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) -
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Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - bees
Pests & DiseasesPhytophthora root rot -
Flower ShapePaniclesUpright panicles to 15cm (6in) long, clustered at the ends of the shoots
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HardinessFully hardy
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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.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Pieris - Growing Guide
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PIERIS japonica 'Mountain Fire'
Lily of the valley shrub
Available from £17.50
PIERIS japonica 'Little Heath'
Lily of the valley shrub
Available from £17.50
PIERIS forrestii 'Forest Flame'
Lily of the valley shrub
Available from £17.50
PIERIS 'Flaming Silver'
Lily of the valley shrub
Available from £17.50
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Buy Varieties of PIERIS
PIERIS 'Flaming Silver'
Lily of the valley shrub
startling silver variegation and scarlet new growth
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15 each
£17.50 each
PIERIS forrestii 'Forest Flame'
Lily of the valley shrub
dainty foliage red then fading to salmon
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
PIERIS japonica 'Bonfire'
Lily of the Valley shrub
dark pink buds opening to pale pink/white flowers. Deep red new growth in spring.
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50
PIERIS japonica 'Debutante'
Lily of the valley shrub
low growing form making a dense mound. White flowers in upright panicles
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15 each
£17.50 each
PIERIS japonica 'Little Heath'
Lily of the valley shrub
variegated foliage with pink buds opening white
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15 each
£17.50 each
PIERIS japonica 'Mountain Fire'
Lily of the valley shrub
a very hardy variety with shiny chestnut-brown new shoots
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
PIERIS japonica 'Passion'
Lily of the valley shrub
reddish-purple flowers. Red new growth
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15 each
£17.50 each
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
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.
Only £8.00
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.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
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
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
