Pieris japonica Polar Passion ('PPOBAS') (PBR)

lily-of-the-valley shrub

Eventual height & spread

Pieris japonica Polar Passion ('PPOBAS') (PBR)

lily-of-the-valley shrub

  • 2 litre pot
  • £19.99 £24.99
  • In stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)
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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost
  • Rate of growth: slow-growing
  • Flowering period: March to May
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

    'Polar Passion' has a profusion of pretty dusky pink flowers emerging from early to mid spring. Mid green leaves with slender cream margins provide an elegant background for this visually appealing shrub.

  • Garden care: 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.
  • Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten