Pieris 'Temple Bells' ^Sale

Pieris 'Temple Bells'
Lily of the Valley Shrub 

Description:
Elegant, evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and an upright, bushy habit. In late winter to early spring, it produces abundant clusters of creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers that hang gracefully from the branches, creating a striking display. New growth emerges bronze to reddish before maturing to glossy green, providing year-round interest. An excellent choice for woodland gardens, mixed borders, and feature planting where its flowers and colourful new foliage can be appreciated.

Height:
1.5–2.5m

Width:
1–2m

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

Soil:
Prefers fertile, moist, well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid alkaline soils and sites prone to waterlogging.

Uses:

• Woodland and shade gardens
• Feature shrub
• Mixed shrub borders
• Cottage and Japanese-inspired gardens
• Containers and courtyard gardens
• Year-round foliage and seasonal flowering

Care Tips:

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