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Pieris japonica 'Purity'
Decorative colourful evergreen shrub. Forms a neat compact bush with glossy green leaves. Dense panicles of large pure white waxy flowers cover the shrub in spring. Grows best in good soil that does not get too dry, and semi-shaded site. Hardy to cold.
Genus
Pieris
Species
japonica
Cultivar
'Purity'
Common name
Lily of the valley shrub.
Family name
Ericaceae
Place of origin
China/Japan
DETAILS
Height
1.5 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Prefers acidic / lime-free soil. / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Prefers a sheltered site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 3.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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