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PIERIS
Commonly known as Lily of the valley shrub
All flower FEB-APR
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightColourful young growth. Urn-shaped flowers.
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Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowGood for border, peat or woodland garden. Dead-heading after flowering improves growth. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
Pests & DiseasesPhytophthora root rot could be a problem
Place of originHimalayas, east Asia, North America, West Indies -
Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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Pieris - Growing Guide
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+ £14 each
£15.50 each
PIERIS forrestii 'Forest Flame'
Lily of the valley shrub
dainty foliage red then fading to salmon
Gift-wrapping available
£15.50 each
PIERIS japonica 'Katsura'
Lily of the valley shrub
compact habit dark green foliage and wine-red new growth
PIERIS japonica 'Little Heath'
Lily of the valley shrub
variegated foliage with pink buds opening white
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ £14 each
£15.50 each
PIERIS japonica 'Mountain Fire'
Lily of the valley shrub
a very hardy variety with shiny chestnut-brown new shoots
PIERIS japonica 'Valley Valentine'
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
