Pieris 'Temple Bells'
The Pieris 'Temple Bells' (Pieris ryukyuensis 'Temple Bells')
is a small fully hardy perennial evergreen shrub with white flowers in mid Spring. It grows well in semi-shade, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are bell shaped arranged in a raceme inflorescence. It has low drought tolerance. This shrub has all year round interest.Soil
Pieris ryukyuensis 'Temple Bells' grows in soils ranging from a pH of 5 (extremely acidic ranges from 0 to 5.1) to 7.5 (neutral ranges from 6.6 to 7.5). It is adapted to clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers medium fertility.
Growth
This is a erect shrub has an ultimate height of 2m / 6.6ft and spread of 1.5m / 4.9ft. It can take 16-20 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
It has green and pink leaves. They are llanceolate in shape.
Exposure
The plant prefers a sheltered situation.
Toxicity
Moderate in whole plant. Stomach uypset if eaten.
Uses
Attractive foliage, bank and slope, borders, city courtyard garden, container plant, cottage informal garden, flowering shrub and woodland margin.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings.
Origin
Japan, Okinawa.
-23°C / -9.4F 5 to 7.5 16-20 years 2m / 6.6ft 1.5m / 4.9ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Pieris |
| Specific epithet ? | ryukyuensis |
| Cultivar ? | Temple Bells |
| Common names |
|---|
| Pieris 'Temple Bells' (Ireland), Lily of the Valley Shrub 'Temple Bells' (Ireland) |
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