Pieris japonica 'Polar Passion' - Image 2

Pieris japonica ‘Polar Passion’

Name: Pieris japonica 'Polar Passion'
SKU: 201490
Availability: OutOfStock

Plants

£11.00

Pieris japonica ‘Polar Passion’ in a 2 litre pot.

Out of Stock

Summary

Description

Pieris japonica 'Polar Passion' is a cultivar of the Japanese Pieris, a popular evergreen shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is known for its beautiful foliage and striking, drooping clusters of white flowers that bloom in early spring. It is native to Japan, China and Taiwan and is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens, landscapes and as a specimen plant. It prefers cool, moist, and well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate some sun but it will do best with some protection from direct hot sun. It is easy to grow and care for, and it can be propagated by taking semi-ripe cuttings in the summer.

Key Facts

Common Name(s):Pieris 'Polar Passion'
Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
How big will I get? Pieris japonica 'Polar Passion' can grow to a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.8m.
Did You Know That:Pieris can also be pruned to maintain a smaller size or to shape it as desired?

Plant Calendar

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Flowering Time
Foliage Colour

J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D

Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Pieris japonica 'Polar Passion' is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant requires acidic soil to thrive and cannot grow in neutral or alkaline soil conditions.

Best Position

Pieris japonica 'Polar Passion' prefers a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.

Maintenance

Pieris japonica 'Polar Passion' is fairly low maintenance and doesn't require any pruning.

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife

Pieris japonica 'Polar Passion' can have problems with lacebug, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as leaf spot. It is also known to attract bees. It is toxic to cats and dogs.