Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells'

Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells'

Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells'

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Bring elegance and year-round charm to your garden with Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells', a beautiful evergreen shrub known for its cascading clusters of bell-shaped white flowers and striking foliage. Native to eastern Asia, this ornamental shrub is a standout choice for shaded garden beds, borders, and containers.

In late winter to early spring, ‘Temple Bells’ bursts into bloom with pendulous clusters of delicate, fragrant white flowers resembling tiny bells. Its glossy green leaves emerge with a bronze tint, maturing to rich green, and often blushing red in autumn, providing year-round interest.

Perfect for part-shade to shaded areas, Pieris 'Temple Bells' thrives in acidic, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. It grows to approximately 1.5–2 metres high and 1–1.5 metres wide, making it ideal for small gardens, understorey plantings, or mixed shrub borders. Low-maintenance and resistant to most pests, this refined shrub adds structure and sophistication to your outdoor space.


Growing Requirements

  • Light: Part sun to bright indirect light

  • Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic soil

  • Water: Regular watering, especially during dry periods

  • Maintenance: Light pruning after flowering; mulch annually


Unique Features

  • Cascading bell-shaped white flowers in late winter/spring

  • Evergreen foliage with seasonal colour changes

  • Excellent shade garden plant

  • Fragrant and visually striking


Best Uses

  • Cottage and woodland gardens

  • Understorey planting

  • Foundation planting

  • Containers and shaded borders

Light requirement: Bright indirect sunlight and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-drained, acidic, organic-rich soil

Skill level: Intermediate

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: Yes

More info: Mulch well to retain moisture and maintain soil acidity,

Prune lightly after flowering,

Water regularly, especially during dry spells,

Feed with acid-loving plant fertiliser in spring

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Drought tolerance: Medium

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally pest-free; may be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils

Mature height: 1.75 m

Mature width: 1.25 m

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Bronze (new growth), maturing to green, sometimes red in autumn

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: White

Flower fragrant: Yes

Flowering season: Late winter to early spring

Fruit: No

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