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Compact Lily Of The Valley Bush

Pieris Japonica 'Compacta'

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Overview

The Pieris japonica 'Compacta' is a dense, evergreen shrub ideal for foundation plantings. It reaches 4 feet in height and spreads 3 feet wide, offering year-round interest with glossy, deep green leaves. In late winter to early spring, cascading clusters of delicate white flowers resemble lily of the valley, providing a fragrant display. Requires acidic, well-drained soil and partial shade. Hardy to Zone 5, it is low maintenance and pest resistant.

Sun ShadeWater MediumZones 5–8Climate Temperate
Compact Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica 'Compacta') — The Pieris japonica 'Compacta' is a dense, evergreen shrub ideal for foundation plantings
Compact Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica 'Compacta') — It reaches 4 feet in height and spreads 3 feet wideCompact Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica 'Compacta') — offering year-round interest with glossy

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Compact Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica 'Compacta') — The Pieris japonica 'Compacta' is a dense, evergreen shrub ideal for foundation plantings
Compact Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica 'Compacta') — It reaches 4 feet in height and spreads 3 feet wide
Compact Lily Of The Valley Bush (Pieris Japonica 'Compacta') — offering year-round interest with glossy

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