Lily of the valley shrub. Flower buds develop in autumn and open into fragrant white flowers in early spring. Deep green glossy leaves are brick red when young. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Half-hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Pieris japonica ‘Bonfire’
Flower buds develop in autumn and open into fragrant white flowers in early spring. Deep green glossy leaves are brick red when young
Additional information
| Generic | Pieris |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | 'Bonfire' |
| Common Name | Lily of the valley shrub |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, red |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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