Pieris japonica

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Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen, Flowering
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size	Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours	White Flowers (Summer early)
Care	Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness	Half hardy
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Pieris japonica - Cultivation Notes

Preferring a sheltered spot in dappled shade Pieris requires well drained neutral to acid soil. Add planting compost when planting as a fertile humus rich soil is required. Avoid very exposed and cold areas.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Pieris japonica:

Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
Suitable for container growing

Weaknesses of Pieris japonica

Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils

Design & Plant Use for Pieris japonica:

Tall summer flowering shrub suitable for back of border planting

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