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Pieris Japonica Valley Valentine


Latin name: Pieris Japonica Valley Valentine
Common name: Lily of the Valley Bush
Description:  

Evergreen shrubs native to japan.

Neat and compact shape which is very suitable for growing in containers beacause the root system does not require a lot of space.

Like rhododendron they require moist acid soils rich in compost.

Reaches 0.6-1.2m tall and 0.6-1m wide.

this pieris is very vigorous with glossy green leaves. Red flowers from march-april.

Available Sizes and Shapes

  Size (height in cm) Pot (in litres) Form/shape
50-60 10

Plant care

Position: Position (Shelter):Partial Shade

Position (Soil Type):Prefers well drained acid soils
Feeding: Feeding in a border

Apply fertiliser at the manufacturers recommended rate during initial planting. Feed regularly during the first growing season to help the plant become established. After this, feed once per year in spring.

Feeding in pots for patio

Fertilise during initial planting at the manufacturers recommended rate, and thereafter twice per year in April and August.