Description

Delicate yet dependable, Pieris japonica ‘Little Heath’ is a compact evergreen that brings year-round interest to city gardens. Its dainty, cream-edged leaves add light to shaded spaces, while spring brings cascades of bell-shaped white flowers. Ideal for pots, borders, and woodland-style schemes, this slow-growing shrub pairs beautifully with camellias, rhododendrons, and ferns in South London’s acidic soils.

Plants supplied in a growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 60–90cm (can be kept lower with pruning)


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  Mature Spread: 60–90cm


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  Flower Colour: Creamy white


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  Flowering Period: Early to mid spring


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  Foliage: Evergreen, variegated


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Slow to moderate


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions


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  Position: Partial shade to dappled sun


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid (ideal), can tolerate neutral


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand (with added organic matter)


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  Wildlife Friendly: Flowers attract early pollinators; dense foliage offers cover for small birds

Perfect For:

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  Shaded patios and balcony containers


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  Woodland gardens and acid-loving borders


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  Year-round evergreen structure


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  Pairing with azaleas, heucheras, and hellebores

How to Grow:

Plant in ericaceous compost or acid-rich soil in partial shade. Water with rainwater and mulch annually to lock in moisture and maintain the soil’s acidity.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.