Pieris japonica Glowing Hearts ('Piesid2') (PBR)
lily-of-the-valley shrub
- 2 litre pot
- £19.99
- available to order from autumn
Delivery options
- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: slow
- Flowering period: March to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A compact, evergreen shrub that brings vibrant colour to the garden with its scarlet new growth in spring, which gradually matures to green by summer. This eye-catching acid-soil loving Pieris also features cascading clusters of pinkish, bell-shaped flowers in late spring, adding further visual interest. Ideal for borders, beds, or as a stand-alone specimen, 'Glowing Hearts' thrives in a range of low pH soil settings, including patio pots, making it a versatile choice for year-round appeal in the garden.
Choose a location with shelter from cold winter winds. Add composted pine needles or ericaceous compost when planting and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch each year around the base of the plant in early spring. Remove the faded flower-heads in late spring along with any frost-damaged foliage.
