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pieris 'Wakehurst' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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pieris 'Wakehurst'

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Pieris
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A vigorous medium-sized evergreen shrub of bushy habit, with bright red young leaves, turning to cream and finally dark green, and urn-shaped cream flowers in large, drooping sprays

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in acidic, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil but may need some protection in winter when young

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. Some bottom heat may be required

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by a leaf spot and Phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorGreenhouseConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years