Pieris japonica 'Katsura' (PBR)
lily-of-the-valley shrub
An acid-loving evergreen shrub, Pieris japonica 'Katsura' is particularly eye-catching when the new foliage emerges a deep mahogany-red. At around the same time, clusters of small, urn-shaped pink and white flowers start to appear at the tips of the stems - and together the flowers and the coloured foliage put on a pretty dazzling display.
How to care for Pieris japonica Katsura (PBR):
Choose a location with shelter from cold winter winds. Add composted pine needles or ericaceous compost when planting and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch each year around the base of the plant in early spring. Remove the faded flower-heads in late spring along with any frost-damaged foliage.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.5m
Eventual spread:
1.5m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
