Interstella® Lily-of-the-Valley Shrub (Pieris)
Shrub
- Vibrant pink flowers instead of the typical white!
- Early spring blooming shrub.
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Reliable blooms, even in the shade.
- Zones 5-8, sun/part sun, 4' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: PP 31,866
Common name: Lily of the Valley Shrub
Zone: 5 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3-4 ' x 3-4'
Flower color: Dark pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Winter interest, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, evergreens, drought tolerant, deer resistant
Uses: Accent, background, border, container gardening, cottage gardening, foundation, hedge, massing, ornamental, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun); tolerates shade but flowers best with some sun.
Water: Average soil moisture is sufficient; avoid wet or very dry conditions.
Spacing: 3- 4 feet apart, or as needed
Fertilizing: A granular fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs, like a rose fertilizer, is recommended.
Winterizing: In zones 5 and 6, it is best planted in an area protected from harsh winter winds. A good 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch is recommended.
Maintenance & Pruning: Major pruning is not recommended, as it does not recover well from such treatment. It can be lightly shaped in late spring if desired.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
