The Story
Common Name: Lily-of-the-Valley Shrub
Latin Name: Pieris japonica
Description: An elegant evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and striking new growth that emerges in shades of red, pink, or bronze before maturing. In spring, it produces graceful, drooping clusters of small, bell-shaped white or pink flowers, reminiscent of lily-of-the-valley.
Garden Impact: Perfect for adding year-round structure and seasonal colour to borders, woodland gardens, or containers. Its colourful new growth and delicate flowers bring both contrast and softness to planting schemes.
Light & Water Requirements: Prefers partial shade in moist, well-drained, acidic soil; benefits from shelter and consistent moisture, especially in dry periods.
Size (Fully Grown): Approximately 1.5–2.5m tall and 1–2m wide, forming a dense, upright shrub.
Description
Common Name: Lily-of-the-Valley Shrub
Latin Name: Pieris japonica
Description: An elegant evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and striking new growth that emerges in shades of red, pink, or bronze before maturing. In spring, it produces graceful, drooping clusters of small, bell-shaped white or pink flowers, reminiscent of lily-of-the-valley.
Garden Impact: Perfect for adding year-round structure and seasonal colour to borders, woodland gardens, or containers. Its colourful new growth and delicate flowers bring both contrast and softness to planting schemes.
Light & Water Requirements: Prefers partial shade in moist, well-drained, acidic soil; benefits from shelter and consistent moisture, especially in dry periods.
Size (Fully Grown): Approximately 1.5–2.5m tall and 1–2m wide, forming a dense, upright shrub.
