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Pieris japonica 'Variegata'
Decorative colourful evergreen shrub. Forms a low growing dense mound of dainty variegated green and cream leaves. Dense panicles of cream 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
'Variegata'
Common name
Lily of the valley bush
Family name
Ericaceae
Place of origin
China
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil / Prefers acidic / lime-free soil.
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Frost hardy / Prefers a semi-shaded site
Shrubs
Category
Dwarf, height 0.3 and 1 metre.
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.