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Pieris japonica 'Valley Rose'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

Decorative colourful evergreen shrub. Forms a tall bushy shrub with glossy deep green leaves. Dense panicles of light pink 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 'Valley Rose'

Common name

Lily of the Valley shrub

Family name

Ericaceae

Place of origin

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 good loamy soil

Moisture

Prefers even soil moisture / Soil must be well drained

Exposure

Prefers a semi-shaded site / Prefers a sheltered site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.

Garden Style

Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical

Plant Type

Shrubs