Pieris japonica - 'Variegata'

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Herb, Hedging & Screening, Culinary, Evergreen, Flowering
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size	Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours	White Flowers (Summer early), Variegated green-gold Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness	Frost Tender
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Pieris japonica 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: Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Suitable for hedging or topiary.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.