About this product

Pieris japonica

Pieris japonica (mixed varieties)

Confirmed format: 9cm potted shrub

Plant Highlights

• Evergreen foliage for year-round structure

• Elegant spring flower clusters

• Colourful young foliage in many varieties

• Ideal for acid-loving gardens and containers

• Thrives in partial shade or dappled sunlight

Overview

Our Pieris japonica collection includes a selection of evergreen varieties grown for their attractive foliage and graceful spring flowers. Depending on the variety, fresh new growth may emerge in shades of red, bronze, pink or copper before maturing to glossy green, while elegant clusters of bell-shaped flowers appear in spring. The exact variety supplied may vary throughout the season.

Supplied in a 9cm nursery pot, these young shrubs are ideal for establishing woodland borders, acid-loving planting schemes and decorative containers. Their compact habit and year-round foliage make them valuable additions to gardens of all sizes.

Why We Love It

• Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest.

• Fresh spring growth adds striking seasonal colour.

• Elegant flower clusters brighten the garden in spring.

• Ideal for woodland-style planting and acid-loving borders.

• Compact growth makes it suitable for smaller gardens and containers.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in partial shade or a sheltered sunny position. Protect from cold, drying winds and avoid exposed sites. A woodland setting or an area with dappled shade is ideal.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Keep the soil evenly moist during dry weather, particularly for young plants and container-grown specimens.

Soil

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained acidic soil. Avoid alkaline or chalky soils. Mulching annually with organic matter suitable for ericaceous plants helps conserve moisture and improve soil conditions.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Generally hardy in Irish gardens when planted in well-drained acidic soil. Protect young container-grown plants during prolonged periods of severe frost and avoid waterlogged conditions during winter.

Routine Care

Requires very little pruning. Remove dead or damaged growth after flowering if needed and feed in spring with a fertiliser formulated for acid-loving plants to encourage healthy foliage and flowering.

Perfect For

• Woodland and shade gardens.

• Acid-loving planting schemes.

• Mixed shrub borders.

• Decorative patio containers.

• Combining with Camellias, Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Leucothoe.

Good to Know

This product contains a selection of Pieris japonica varieties. Flower colour, new foliage colour, mature size and growth habit vary between cultivars. Each plant is individually labelled with its botanical name and variety.

Product Information

• Botanical identity: Pieris japonica (mixed varieties).

• Supplied in a 9cm nursery pot.

• Variety selected from the current in-store range.