{"product_id":"pieris-japonica-in-varieties-p9","title":"Pieris japonica In Varieties \/ 9Cm","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePieris japonica\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePieris japonica\u003c\/em\u003e (mixed varieties)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9cm potted shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen foliage for year-round structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant spring flower clusters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColourful young foliage in many varieties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for acid-loving gardens and containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in partial shade or dappled sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cem\u003ePieris japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen foliage provides year-round interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh spring growth adds striking seasonal colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant flower clusters brighten the garden in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for woodland-style planting and acid-loving borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact growth makes it suitable for smaller gardens and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePieris japonica\u003c\/em\u003e (mixed varieties)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLily of the Valley Shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy evergreen leaves with colourful new growth that varies by variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact, bushy shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade or full sun with consistently moist soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, humus-rich, well-drained acidic soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries according to the variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries according to the variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy in most Irish gardens when planted in suitable acidic, well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardiness and Winter Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodland and shade gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcid-loving planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed shrub borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining with Camellias, Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Leucothoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product contains a selection of \u003cem\u003ePieris japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical identity: \u003cem\u003ePieris japonica\u003c\/em\u003e (mixed varieties).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 9cm nursery pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety selected from the current in-store range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Plantline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54710625599821,"sku":"8719324004800","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/pieris-japonica-in-varieties-p9","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}