Pieris japonica 'Purity'

lily-of-the-valley shrub

Eventual height & spread

Pieris japonica 'Purity'

lily-of-the-valley shrub

  • 2 litre pot
  • £27.99
  • available to order from autumn
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  • Standard £5.99
  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost
  • Rate of growth: slow
  • Flowering period: April to May
  • Hardiness: fully hardy


Upright clusters of pretty, white, spring flowers, resembling lily-of-the-valley, and glossy, young, pale green foliage, darkening with age.

Pieris japonica 'Purity' is ideal for a moist, well-drained, shrub border with acid soil, the pale green leaves contrast well with darker foliage plants.

For maximum success mulch each year with composted pine needles or ericaceous compost.


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