Pieris japonica 'Bonfire'
lily-of-the-valley shrub
- 2 litre pot
- £11.99 £14.99
- In stock (shipped within 7-10 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: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
In early spring, clusters of pretty, dark pink flower buds open up to pale pink to white, nodding bell-like flowers resembling lily-of-the-valley. An acid lover, ‘Bonfire’ can be grown in a large pot filled with ericaceous compost if your soil is not suitable. This compact, evergreen pieris looks wonderful smouldering in a shady shrub border with well-drained acid soil, or a courtyard garden. - Garden care: Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted pine needles or ericaceous compost 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