{"title":"Pieris (Lily of the Valley Shrub)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePieris japonica, the lily of the valley shrub, is a slow, neat evergreen for cool and mild temperate gardens. Strings of small white or pink bell flowers hang from the branch tips in late winter and spring, followed by new growth in bronze, pink or red. It needs acid soil, shelter and steady moisture, the same conditions as azaleas and camellias. All parts are poisonous if eaten, so place it with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a Pieris japonica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lily-of-the-valley-bush-pieris-japonica\"\u003eLily of the Valley Bush\u003c\/a\u003e is the species: glossy dark leaves, white flowers and bronze new growth on a shrub that can eventually reach 2 to 3 metres, though it is slow and often half that after ten years. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mountain-fire-lily-of-the-valley-bush-pieris-japonica-mountain-fire\"\u003eMountain Fire Lily of the Valley Bush\u003c\/a\u003e is grown for vivid red new growth that ages through bronze to green, with white flowers. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/christmas-cheer-lily-of-the-valley-bush-pieris-japonica-christmas-cheer\"\u003eChristmas Cheer Lily of the Valley Bush\u003c\/a\u003e is an early flowering form with white bells flushed pink. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/temple-bells-pieris-pieris-japonica-temple-bells\"\u003eTemple Bells Pieris\u003c\/a\u003e is a slow, compact selection with white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by new growth as much as by flower. The coloured shoots last for weeks in spring and are often the showier display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere pieris grows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePieris suits cool and mild temperate climates: Tasmania, Melbourne and the Dandenongs, the Adelaide Hills, Canberra, the Blue Mountains, the Southern Highlands and the tablelands. It is frost hardy, although a late frost can burn the soft new growth, so a spot under high tree canopy is ideal. Give it morning sun or dappled shade, with protection from hot afternoon sun and drying wind. It struggles with the warm nights and humidity of the subtropics and tropics, and it will not grow in limy or alkaline soil. Where the garden soil is alkaline, grow it in a pot of azalea and camellia mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll parts of pieris, including the flowers and nectar, are poisonous to people, pets and livestock if eaten. Keep it out of paddock boundaries and away from animals that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs in the same bed as our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eazaleas\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003ecamellias\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rhododendrons\"\u003erhododendrons\u003c\/a\u003e, which share its soil and shade needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePieris needs acid soil, around pH 5 to 6, that is rich in organic matter and drains freely. Dig in composted pine bark or leaf mould, and never add lime or mushroom compost. In clay, build a raised bed. The roots are fine and shallow, so plant at the same depth as the pot and do not bury the stem. Space plants 1 to 1.5 metres apart, and mulch with leaf litter or bark to keep the root zone cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist, particularly through summer, because the shallow roots dry out quickly and the plant does not recover well from a hard drying. Feed after flowering in spring with an azalea and camellia fertiliser. Snip off the spent flower strings if you want a tidier plant. Pruning is rarely needed. If you must shape it, do so straight after flowering, since the buds for next year form in autumn and sit on the plant all winter. Leaves that turn yellow between green veins point to soil that is too alkaline, which iron chelates and sulphur will correct over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Pieris japonica poisonous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All parts are poisonous to people, pets and livestock if eaten, so plant it away from stock and from pets that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill pieris grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in cool districts with moist soil. In most gardens it does better with morning sun or dappled shade and shelter from hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does pieris get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe species can reach 2 to 3 metres in time, but growth is slow. Compact selections stay smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow pieris in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a good tub plant in azalea and camellia mix, kept moist and in a sheltered, partly shaded position.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"temple-bells-pieris-pieris-japonica-temple-bells","title":"Temple Bells Pieris - Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTemple Bells Pieris (\u003cem\u003ePieris japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Temple Bells') flowers when the rest of the garden has nothing to offer. Long drooping chains of small white bells hang from the branch tips in late winter and early spring, over dense evergreen foliage on a compact shrub of about 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide. It is frost hardy and wind tolerant, though it does have conditions, and acidic soil is the main one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers at the hardest time of year.\u003c\/strong\u003e White bell chains open in late winter and hold for weeks, before most spring shrubs have started.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and slow to outgrow a space.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 1.2m it fits a small garden or a courtyard bed without an annual battle to keep it in bounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees work the flower chains.\u003c\/strong\u003e A nectar source in late winter, when very little else in the garden is open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage carries the shrub through the rest of the year, so it earns its place for twelve months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a shaded bed, where the pale flower chains catch the light against a dark fence, does more than a row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot is the easy way to give it the acidic mix it wants when your garden soil is alkaline. Use a 400mm pot or wider with an azalea and camellia mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its size suits a narrow bed along a shaded path, with other acid loving shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e All parts of pieris contain grayanotoxins and are toxic to people and pets if eaten, so keep it out of gardens where children or animals chew on plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Temple Bells Pieris in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool temperate and warm temperate gardens only. Give it morning sun with shelter from hot afternoon sun. Subtropical and tropical humidity is beyond it, and flowering is poorer where winters stay mild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the make or break. It needs acidic, moist, well drained soil with plenty of organic matter. On neutral or alkaline ground, grow it in a pot or lower the bed pH before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Never let it dry out. The roots are shallow and fine, so a 75mm mulch layer matters as much as the watering can. Feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Take off the spent flower chains once they brown, and shape lightly straight after flowering. Cutting later in the year removes the buds already forming for next winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in 140mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm pots in packs of six and single 300mm plants. The 300mm plant suits a feature position, since it already carries branch structure and can flower in its first season. The smaller packs suit a border run or a mass through a shaded bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and packed, and a little leaf marking is normal. Expect a settling month, then new growth in the first warm spell. Keep the root ball damp, because a dry check sets a young pieris back badly. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003eHow to lower soil pH for acid loving plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/azalea-care-guide\"\u003eThe azalea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\"\u003eOur evergreen shrub range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003ePlants for cool climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a subtropical garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It is a cool temperate and warm temperate plant, and humid summers with mild winters give poor flowering and weak growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every part of the plant contains grayanotoxins and is toxic if eaten, including the flowers. Plant it out of reach in a household with pets or small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow between the veins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is iron deficiency: the soil is too alkaline for the roots to take up what they need. Lower the pH with sulphur or an acidifying fertiliser, and use chelated iron for a faster correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140137275711,"sku":"PIE-JAP-TEMBEL-140MM-P10","price":341.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":46925844382015,"sku":"PIE-JAP-TEMBEL-200MM-P6","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140137308479,"sku":"PIE-JAP-TEMBEL-300MM","price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Temple-Bells-Pieris-Pieris-japonica-Temple-Bells.png?v=1794661954"},{"product_id":"lily-of-the-valley-bush-pieris-japonica","title":"Lily of the Valley Bush - Pieris japonica","description":"\u003cp\u003eLily of the Valley Bush (\u003cem\u003ePieris japonica\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place twice over. Through late winter and early spring it hangs long sprays of small white bells across the whole shrub, and as those finish the new growth pushes out bronze red, bright enough to read from the far end of the garden. It settles at about 2m tall and 1.5m wide, slowly, so it stays in scale in a small garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo seasons in one shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e White bell flowers in late winter, then a flush of red new leaves in spring. Few evergreens give you both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and at its best in cool temperate gardens, including tableland and southern districts where warm climate shrubs sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes years to reach 2m, so it will not outgrow its spot or need constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves stay on all year, so the shrub still does a job through winter rather than becoming bare sticks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant under the light shade of a deciduous tree is the classic use, where the flowers and red growth stand out against darker foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a soft low hedge. It is too slow for a formal clipped line, but at that spacing it knits into an unbroken evergreen band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider lets you supply the acidic mix it wants when garden soil is against you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing lily of the valley bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade, ideally morning sun with protection from hot afternoon glare. It suits cool temperate and warm temperate gardens. Be realistic about the limit: humid subtropical and tropical summers are too much for it, however good the soil is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, humus rich and free draining. Work compost and aged pine bark through the bed, keep lime well away, and mulch 75mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots are fine and near the surface, so it dislikes drying out completely. Water deeply through dry spells rather than lightly and often. Feed an azalea and camellia fertiliser in early spring, straight after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little needed. Snip the spent flower trusses off once they brown, which pushes energy into the new red growth, and avoid cutting into old bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes three ways: tube stock, 140mm in a pack of ten, or 200mm in a pack of six. Tubes and 140mm plants are young and single stemmed, and given how slowly this shrub grows, expect three to four years before they look the part. The 200mm plants suit a hedge line that reads as planted from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and travel well, though a little leaf drop after transit is normal. Expect a quiet first season, then steady growth. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003ehow to lower soil pH\u003c\/a\u003e before planting an acid lover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eshrub range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003ecamellia\u003c\/a\u003e, which wants the same soil and aspect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else suits \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003epartial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. It is slow, so allow three to four years for the row to close, and do not plant tighter hoping to speed that up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every part of the plant is toxic if eaten, to pets and to people. That makes it a poor choice for a paddock boundary or a yard with a dog that chews plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a warm humid garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. It is listed for cool and warm temperate climates, and humid subtropical summers cause leaf problems and poor flowering. An azalea gives a similar look there with less struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647795069247,"sku":"PIE-JAP-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140080849215,"sku":"PIE-JAP-140MM-P10","price":341.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140080816447,"sku":"PIE-JAP-200MM-P6","price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100491923775,"sku":"PIE-JAP-300MM","price":184.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lily-of-the-Valley-Bush-Pieris-japonica.png?v=1794662955"},{"product_id":"christmas-cheer-lily-of-the-valley-bush-pieris-japonica-christmas-cheer","title":"Christmas Cheer Lily of the Valley Bush - Pieris japonica 'Christmas Cheer'","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristmas Cheer Lily of the Valley Bush (\u003cem\u003ePieris japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Christmas Cheer') is an evergreen shrub that grows 1.5 to 2.5m tall and wide, with umbrellas of glossy green leaves. From late winter through spring it carries sprays of nectar-rich, urn-shaped white flowers tipped with pink, opening from deep pink buds very early in the season. It is a woodland-style shrub for shaded borders and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers from late winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep pink buds open to white, pink-tipped urns while most gardens are still bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest across the seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy evergreen foliage, bright new leaf colour and sprays of bell flowers give it more than one season of appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood for bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar-rich flowers draw pollinators in when little else is out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young plants need frost protection; after that it is hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA good companion.\u003c\/strong\u003e It looks right mixed with azaleas and camellias, and it can go under deciduous trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in part to full shade, beneath deciduous trees or along a south facing fence, with leaf mould mulch around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeside azaleas and camellias.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shares their need for moist, acid, humus rich soil, so the three grow happily together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your soil is poor, dry or alkaline, plant it in a large pot of good quality potting mix instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Christmas Cheer Lily of the Valley Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part to full shade. It is frost hardy once established, but protect young plants from frost. It is happiest in mild to cool climates, and is less reliable in hot, humid gardens. All parts are poisonous if eaten, to people and pets, so keep it away from children, pets and livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus rich and acid soil. If yours is poor, dry or alkaline, grow it in a pot of good quality potting mix instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and keep the soil moist afterwards. Fertilise with a slow release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required after flowering to maintain shape. It needs little more than a tidy of any wayward stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Christmas Cheer Lily of the Valley Bush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. The 140mm and 200mm pots arrive larger than the tube and give a fuller shrub sooner, while the tube is the economical starter. The pink in the flowers develops as the plant matures, so a young plant's first sprays may be paler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube comes from our grower, so it is not always in stock. A tube on backorder simply means none is available today, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eBrowse azaleas to plant alongside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eCamellias for shaded gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/shade-gardening-with-brisbane-plant-nursery-guide\"\u003eWhat to plant in shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003eHow to lower soil pH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts of pieris are poisonous if eaten, to people and pets. Keep it away from children, pets and livestock, and do not plant it where they can chew it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the flowers white, not pink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower colour develops on more mature plants, so a young plant's first sprays may be paler. Over time the pink tips and deep pink buds become more obvious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoist, humus rich, acid soil. If your soil is poor, dry or alkaline, grow it in a pot of good quality potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790868152639,"sku":"PIE-JAP-CHRIST-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790868218175,"sku":"PIE-JAP-CHRIST-140MM-P10","price":377.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790868250943,"sku":"PIE-JAP-CHRIST-200MM-P6","price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/christmas-cheer-lily-of-the-valley-bush-pieris-japonica-christmas-cheer.jpg?v=1792210006"},{"product_id":"mountain-fire-lily-of-the-valley-bush-pieris-japonica-mountain-fire","title":"Mountain Fire Lily of the Valley Bush - Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMountain Fire Lily of the Valley Bush (\u003cem\u003ePieris japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mountain Fire') is an evergreen shrub that grows about 2m tall and wide, with umbrellas of long green leaves that open bright rust red. From late winter through spring it carries generous sprays of pure white, nectar-rich bell flowers. It is a woodland-style shrub for shaded borders and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiery new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh leaves open a bright rust red before turning green, so colour carries on as the flowers finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSprays of white bells.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure white flowers hang in generous clusters from late winter through spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long green leaves hold all year, so the shrub earns its place even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar-rich flowers attract bees early in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young plants need protection from frost, but established plants are hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in part or dappled shade, beneath deciduous trees or along a shaded fence, with a leafy mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeside azaleas and camellias.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shares their love of moist, acid, humus rich soil, so the three grow happily together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot of good quality potting mix suits poor, dry or alkaline garden soil, and keeps the plant close to a patio or door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mountain Fire Lily of the Valley Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade or dappled shade. It will stand full sun if it gets enough water, though some leaf scorch may occur. It is frost hardy, but protect young plants from frost until they are established. All parts are poisonous if eaten, to people and pets, so keep it away from children, pets and livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid, humus rich soil that stays moist, the kind found under woodland trees. Dig in leaf mould or composted bark and keep the roots mulched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly while it establishes, usually around 12 weeks, and do not let it dry out in summer. Feed with a slow release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required after flowering to keep the shape tidy, shortening any stems that reach out too far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mountain Fire Lily of the Valley Bush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. The 140mm and 200mm pots arrive larger than the tube and give a fuller shrub sooner, while the tube is the economical starter. Plant any of them into moist, acid, leafy soil and keep the water up through the first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes are grown for us and are not always available. When the tube is on backorder, press the notify button on this page and it emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eAzaleas to plant alongside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse camellias for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/azalea-care-guide\"\u003eThe azalea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eMore plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts of pieris are poisonous if eaten, to people and pets. Keep it away from children, pets and livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it take full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will stand full sun if it gets enough water, though some leaf scorch may occur. Part shade or dappled shade suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoist, humus rich, acid soil, much like azaleas. Where your soil is dry, poor or alkaline, use a pot of quality potting mix instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790868382015,"sku":"PIE-JAP-MOUNTA-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790868480319,"sku":"PIE-JAP-MOUNTA-140MM-P10","price":341.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790868513087,"sku":"PIE-JAP-MOUNTA-200MM-P6","price":331.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mountain-fire-lily-of-the-valley-bush-pieris-japonica-mountain-fire.jpg?v=1792210011"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/Lily-of-the-Valley-Bush-Pieris-japonica.jpg?v=1794696446","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/pieris.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}