Pieris Conifer Leucothoe Shrubs

  • Pieris Conifer Leucothoe Shrubs
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Pieris (Lily of the Valley Shrub)

Type:

  • Evergreen shrub, slow to moderate growth.

Features:

  • Glossy green foliage, often with brilliant red young leaves in spring.
  • Cascading clusters of white or pink bell0shaped flowers in spring (like lily-of-the-valley).
  • Excellent for acid soil / ericaceous borders.

Popular Varieties:

  • Pieris japonica 'Forest Flame' - striking red new growth, white flowers.
  • Pieris japonica 'Debutante' - compact, neat habit.

Conifers

Type:

  • Evergreen shrubs/trees with needle-like or scale-like foliage.

Features:

  • Provide structure and formality year-round.
  • Come in many shapes (upright, columnar, spreading, dwarf).
  • Great for winter structure and backdrop planting.

Examples:

  • Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii' - columnar, blue-green.
  • Thuja occidentalis 'Dancia' - neat, globe-shaped
  • Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' - low mound, silver-blue foliage.

Leucothoe (Doghobble)

Type:

  • Evergreen shrub, elegant arching habit.

Features:

  • Glossy leaves that turn red, bronze, or purple in winter.
  • Clusters of small white flowers in spring.
  • Acid-loving (good for woodland-style gardens).

Popular varieties:

  • Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Scarletta' - vivid red purple winter foliage.
  • Leucothoe axillaris - compact, glossy, bronze tones.

Price: £36.00