Botanical name
Pieris japonica ‘Little Heath’
Other names
Pieris ‘Little Heath’
Genus
Pieris
Variety or Cultivar
‘Little Heath’ _ ‘Little Heath’ is a dwarf, compact shrub with dark green leaves edged in silver (pink when young) and white flowers in spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact
Toxicity
Leaves and flower nectar may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Green, Variegated, Silvery-grey in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Lacebugs
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Phytophthora root diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Pieris japonica ‘Little Heath’ (Pieris ‘Little Heath’) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 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, acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. May need protection in winter until established.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
