A rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy mid-green leaves. Clusters of pendent white crimped flowers with rose-red petal tips in late winter and spring. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers February to April. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Pieris japonica ‘Christmas Cheer’
A rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy mid-green leaves. Clusters of pendent white crimped flowers with rose-red petal tips in late winter and spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Pieris |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | 'Christmas Cheer' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white, red |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Frost 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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