Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'
Taiwan pieris 'Wakehurst'
A vigorous medium-sized evergreen shrub of bushy habit, with bright red young leaves, turning to cream and finally dark green, and urn-shaped cream flowers in large, drooping sprays
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»åpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream | Cream Red Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, tortoises): Harmful if eaten - For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Pieris are compact evergreen shrubs with leathery, dark green leaves, often brightly coloured when young, and small white urn-shaped flowers borne in panicles in spring
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in acidic, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil but may need some protection in winter when young
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. Some bottom heat may be required
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to pieris lacebug
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), Phytophthora root rot, and fungal leaf spot
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