Pieris formosa - 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:
- 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
- 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:
- Tall summer flowering shrub suitable for back of border planting
- Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
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Common Missspellings: Pearis, Pieris, Peris, Piaris, Peoris, Piearis