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PIERIS
Commonly known as Lily of the valley shrub
All flower FEB-APR
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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
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Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesGood 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 problemPlace of originHimalayas, east Asia, North America, West Indies
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful 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


PIERIS forrestii 'Forest Flame'
Lily of the valley shrub
dainty foliage red then fading to salmon

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


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