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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.6m
max. spread |
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0.6m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'
Other names: Pieris 'Wakehurst'
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Genus: Pieris
Variety or cultivar: 'Wakehurst' _ 'Wakehurst' is an evergreen shrub with brilliant red new growth turning green and large scented cream flowers in spring.
Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst' is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Spring
Foliage: Green, Variegated, Silvery-grey in All seasons
Habit: Compact
Toxicity: Leaves and flower nectar may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst' (Pieris 'Wakehurst') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Banks and Slopes, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Woodland
Cultivation: Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. May need protection in winter until established.
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Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) |
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