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PIERIS japonica 'Katsura'
Commonly known as Lily of the valley shrub
Compact habit dark green foliage and wine-red new growth
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - soft rose-pink -
Height - 1.5m (5ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - freely produces arching cascades of urn-shaped flowers
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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) -
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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 - wildlife plant - bees. Ideal for Japanese-themed garden. Maximum height in 10 years. -
Pests & Diseases - Phytophthora root rot -
Place of origin - accidental discovery near a Shinto temple in Japan. -
Flower Shape - Racemes - dense, spreading racemes 8-12cm (3-4¾in) long
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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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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Wildlife - Bee friendly
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Pieris - Growing Guide
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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
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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,
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Slate Plant Labels
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Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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