This shrub has upright branched stems that form a dense rounded habit. It has broad lanced-shaped dark green leaves and the small cream to white urn-shaped flowers appear in a cluster during late winter.

Hardiness zones 4 to 10

Pieris japonica is naturally found in Japan growing in well drained fertile moist organic rich slightly acid soil in a semi shade position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Lily Of The Valley is grown for its foliage and flowers. It is planted in small or Japanese gardens along borders and can be trimmed to form a hedge. It is also planted in patio pots and planter boxes as a specimen. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in 4-7 years and is moderately long lived. There are many cultivars available with of varying flower colour.ID 392

Pieris(PEE-e-ris) japonica(ja-PON-ee-ka)

Ericaceae(er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Bilberries, Blueberries,Cranberies, Heathers, Heaths, Rhododendrons, Wintergreens