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    PIERIS japonica 'Bonfire'
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    PIERIS japonica 'Bonfire'

    Commonly known as Lily of the Valley shrub

     AWARD
    Dark pink buds opening to pale pink/white flowers. Deep red new growth in spring.
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - bees
    • Pests & Diseases
      Phytophthora root rot
    • Evergreen
      Narrowly obovate to elliptic, toothed, glossy leaves to 9cm (3½in) long
    • White
    • Panicles
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Elliptic
    • Obovate
    • Height
      1m (39in)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Compact, slow-growing shrub producing upright panicles of flowers
    • Pruning group 8
      Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
      Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
      When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.

    • 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)
    • Scented flowers
    • 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
      1m (39in)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1m (39in)
       
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