Pieris 'Purity' (Variegated Lily-of-the-valley)
Common Name: Variegated Lily-of-the-valley
Latin Name: Pieris 'Purity'
Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or a good ericaceous compost.
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Flowering period/ colour: April and May / snow white bell like flowers
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Eventual height/ spread: 1m/1m
Special features: Compact habit with abundant white bell like flowers in spring
Pieris 'Purity' is a spectacular sight in spring with its semi erect clusters of snow white flowers against the rich green foliage. The bronzy new growth following on to rich green will highlight any border or large container.
Pieris 'Purity' - Flower
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