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PIERIS
Commonly known as Lily of the valley shrub
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Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - colourful young growth. Urn-shaped flowers.
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Full sun -
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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 - - good for border, peat or woodland garden. Dead-heading after flowering improves growth. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. -
Pests & Diseases - phytophthora root rot could be a problem -
Place of origin - Himalayas, east Asia, North America, West Indies -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Pieris - Growing Guide
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
