Pieris japonica 'Little Heath' (v)

RHS Plant Profile

pieris 'Little Heath'

Shrubs

'Little Heath' is a compact evergreen small shrub to 60cm, the small leaves with white margins. Flowers white, from pink buds, rather sparse

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Loam, Sand

0.5-1 metres

0.5-1 metres

Loam Sand

Full sun Partial shade

Family: Ericaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Bushy
Potentially harmful: Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, tortoises): Harmful if eaten - For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus: 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
Name Status: Accepted

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

May be susceptible to pieris lacebug

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), Phytophthora root rot, and fungal leaf spot