Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells' (Pieris 'Temple Bells')

Botanical name

Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells'

Other names

Pieris 'Temple Bells', Andromeda 'Temple Bells', Lily-of-the-valley shrub 'Temple Bells', Japanese pieris 'Temple Bells'

Genus

Pieris Pieris

Variety or Cultivar

'Temple Bells' _ 'Temple Bells' is a compact, upright, evergreen shrub with oblong to lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves, dark red when young in spring, and panicles of fragrant, urn-shaped, white flowers in late spring.

Native to

Garden origin

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Compact, Upright

Toxicity

Leaves and flower nectar may cause severe discomfort if ingested.

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Colour

Flower

White in Spring

Foliage

Dark-red in Spring; Dark-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Lacebugs

Specific diseases

Leaf spot , Phytophthora root diseases

General care

Pruning

Pruning group 8.

Propagation methods

Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells' (Pieris 'Temple Bells') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.

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, acid soil in full sun to partial shade. May need protection in winter until established. Blooms earlier in warm climates with mild winters.

Soil type

Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

East, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells' (Pieris 'Temple Bells')

Common pest name

Andromeda lace bug; Pieris lace bug

Scientific pest name

Stephanitis takeyai

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Present (Widespread)

Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Eradication was attempted 1996-2006; but pest now considered established.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/