List of Pieris Varieties

Pieris formosa var Forrestii

A taller growing Pieris,capable of reaching 3M. The new growth in spring is bright red, fading to salmon-pink, then cream and finally becoming dark green. Large clusters of white bell-shaped flowers. Both flowers and foliage are great for floral work.

Pieris x 'Forest Flame'

P. formosa 'Wakehurst' x P. japonica
The outstanding feature of this Pieris is the bright pink new growth in spring. After some time the colour changes through lighter pink then cream and finally green. White flowers. Grows to approx 2M.

Pieris japonica 'Christmas Cheer'

A beautiful small shrub producing masses of pale pink "Lily-of-the-Valley" flowers in spring. The new foliage has pinkish tones. Forms a very compact shrub.

Pieris japonica 'Flamingo'

Very attractive in spring when covered with long racemes of deep flamingo-pink flowers in drooping clusters. Attractive dark green foliage. Looks great with azaleas.

Pieris japonica 'Sarabande'

A smaller growing Pieris, useful as a border plant. Unusual in that the white flowers stand erect rather than hanging down in clusters. Bronze coloured new foliage in spring, dark green for the remainder of the year.

Pieris japonica 'Variegata'

A variegated form of Pieris, growing as a small, compact shrub and producing white, bell-shaped flowers in spring. Excellent for lightening up a dark area.

Pieris formosa 'Wakehurst'

A taller growing Pieris to approx 2.5M. Large bell-shaped, white flowers. Bright red new growth in spring.

Pieris japonica

"Lily-of-the Valley Shrub"
An attractive small shrub producing beautiful waxy-white, bell-shaped, fragrant flowers in spring followed by pinkish-coloured new growth.
Pieris prefer a semi-shaded position. They combine well with azaleas and rhododendrons.

Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'

An beautiful Pieris growing to approx 2M. The outstanding feature is the bright red new growth in spring. White bell-shaped flowers also in spring.

Pieris japonica 'Snow Queen'

A beautiful small shrub which produces masses of pure white, "Lily-of-the-Valley" flowers in spring. forms a neat, rounded shrub.

Pieris ryukuensis 'Temple Bells'

A lovely Pieris producing large, white, bell-shaped flowers in spring. The new foliage is salmon-pink, fading to cream and finally becoming a deep, glossy green.