Pieris Passion

Plant Details

Gorgeous upright maroon bell shaped flowers throughout the spring. Leaves are a wonderful contrasting red in spring and turn green as they mature

Month Available: March

Evergreen / Deciduous: Evergreen

Flower Colour: Red

Suitable For Wildlife: Bees

Soil Type: Well-drained

Sun/Shade: Full sun or partial shade

Season of Interest: Spring

Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers

Plant Type: Shrub

Hardy: Fully

Main Attribute: Foliage & flowers

Height / Spread: 1.5m x 1.5m (5ft x 5ft)

Growing Tips & Additional Information

To get the best display from a Pieris, I would recommend you plant in pots using ericaceous compost or mix it into your garden soil

Pests and Diseases: Lacebugs, Leaf Spot

Plant Care: Will need to sheltered until established

Care and Time: Low - spring

Warning: Harmful if eaten.

Benefits: A fantastic new variety with usual maroon coloured flowers which are held on raised clusters and so can be seen much better. Ideal in the border or large container

History: In breeding for 15 years in Holland, this is a much improved version of 'Valley Valentine' and bred specifically for its flower colour and habit

EU Rights: EU Plant Variety Rights apply. Propagation without a license is illegal.