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Pieris formosa forestii - 'Jermyns'

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush, Architectural Form
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours White Flowers (Summer early), Variegated green-white Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Pieris formosa forestii - Cultivation Notes

Preferring a sheltered spot in dappled shade Pieris requires well drained neutral to acid soil. Add planting compost when planting as a fertile humus rich soil is required. Avoid very exposed and cold areas.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Pieris formosa forestii:
  • Ideal for fast growing screening
  • Provides valuable winter interest
  • Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
  • Suitable for container growing
  • Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
  • Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
Weaknesses of Pieris formosa forestii
  • Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
  • Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils
Design & Plant Use for Pieris formosa forestii:
  • Tall summer flowering shrub suitable for back of border planting
  • Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest

Common Missspellings: Pearis, Pieris, Peris, Piaris, Peoris, Piearis


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Pieris formosa forestii - 'Jermyns'

This plant is available from Crocus:


Pieris 'Forest Flame' (lily-of-the-valley shrub)

Evergreen shrub for acid soil with red young foliage.

Availability: within 2-3 days excludes weekends.

Size: 2 litre pot.

£12.99

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