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Shrub
Bushy
The leaves and nectar can cause mild stomach upset if ingested
H5 (hardy - cold winter)
Cream in Spring and Winter
Green in Autumn, Summer and WinterRed in Spring
1.5-2.5 metres
10-20 years
pieris 'Firecrest'
Ericaceae
Pieris are compact evergreen shrubs with leathery, dark green leaves, often brightly coloured when young, and small white urn-shaped flowers borne in panicles in spring
'Firecrest' is a large bushy evergreen shrub with broad leaves, bright red when young, later dark green. Flowers creamy-white, relatively large, in branched sprays in late winter and spring
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Grows well in acidic, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil but may need some protection in winter when young
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. Some bottom heat may be required
City/Courtyard Gardens, Cottage/Informal Garden, Flower borders and beds or Low Maintenance
Pruning group 8
Generally pest free
Phytophthora root diseases and a leaf spot may be a problem
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