Pieris japonica 'Purity'
lily-of-the-valley shrub
Upright clusters of pretty, white, spring flowers, resembling lily-of-the-valley, and glossy, young, pale green foliage, darkening with age.
Pieris japonica 'Purity' is ideal for a moist, well-drained, shrub border with acid soil, the pale green leaves contrast well with darker foliage plants.
For maximum success mulch each year with composted pine needles or ericaceous compost.
Pieris japonica 'Purity' is ideal for a moist, well-drained, shrub border with acid soil, the pale green leaves contrast well with darker foliage plants.
For maximum success mulch each year with composted pine needles or ericaceous compost.
How to care for Pieris japonica Purity:
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 / light shade
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
2 litre pot
£27.99
available to order from autumn
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