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.

Plant Strengths: 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.

Plant Weaknesses: 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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