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.