Pieris 'Christmas Cheer' ^Sale

Pieris 'Christmas Cheer'
Lily of the Valley Shrub

Description:
Compact, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy dark green foliage and spectacular display of flowers during late winter and early spring. Clusters of deep pink buds open to masses of fragrant, urn-shaped white flowers, providing colour when little else is in bloom. Fresh new growth emerges with attractive bronze-red tones before maturing to rich green. Its neat habit makes it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, mixed borders, and containers.

Height:
1.5–2m

Width:
1–1.5m

Position:
Part shade to full sun. Prefers morning sun or filtered light and benefits from shelter from hot afternoon sun and strong winds.

Soil:
Prefers fertile, moist, well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid alkaline or poorly drained soils.

Uses:

• Woodland and shade gardens
• Feature shrub
• Mixed shrub borders
• Containers and courtyard gardens
• Cottage gardens
• Year-round foliage and winter colour

Care Tips:

• Water regularly during establishment and during extended dry periods
• Apply an acid-loving fertiliser in spring after flowering
• Mulch annually with bark or leaf mould to retain moisture and help maintain soil acidity
• Remove spent flower trusses after flowering to encourage strong new growth
• Prune lightly after flowering only if shaping is required
• Protect from hot afternoon sun and prolonged dry conditions, particularly in warmer parts of New Zealand

We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the grade and quality of the plant in the images.

Plants are subject to availability; there is a slight possibility the plants can be sold before your order is processed. In this instance we can offer a refund or credit and let you know when more plants become available.