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PIERIS
Commonly known as Lily of the valley shrub
All flower FEB-APR
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - oblong to lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves to 9cm (3½in) long
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Red - reddish purple -
Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - compact, rounded shrub
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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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. - leaves and nectar -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - bees -
Pests & Diseases - Phytophthora root rot -
Place of origin - developed in The Netherlands -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - terminal panicles to 15cm (6in) long, clustered at the tips of the shoots
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable 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 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Pieris - Growing Guide
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PIERIS japonica 'Valley Valentine'
Lily of the valley shrub
Available from £15.00
PIERIS japonica 'Mountain Fire'
Lily of the valley shrub
Available from £15.00
EUPATORIUM rugosum 'Chocolate'
White snakeroot, Mist flower
Available from £12.50
INULA ensifolia
Narrow-leaved inula
Available from £12.50
Buy Varieties of PIERIS
PIERIS 'Flaming Silver' >
Commonly known as: Lily of the valley shrub.
Startling silver variegation and scarlet new growth
PIERIS forrestii 'Forest Flame' >
Commonly known as: Lily of the valley shrub.
Dainty foliage red then fading to salmon
PIERIS japonica 'Katsura' >
Commonly known as: Lily of the valley shrub.
Compact habit dark green foliage and wine-red new growth
PIERIS japonica 'Little Heath' >
Commonly known as: Lily of the valley shrub.
Variegated foliage with pink buds opening white
PIERIS japonica 'Mountain Fire' >
Commonly known as: Lily of the valley shrub.
A very hardy variety with shiny chestnut-brown new shoots
PIERIS japonica 'Valley Valentine' >
Commonly known as: Lily of the valley shrub.
Large dusky red panicles of flowers. In our opinion easily the best non white Pieris
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
