One of the most common plants in Irish gardens is the Pieris evergreen shrub. Not sure why these plants are so popular, maybe because they're inexpensive and fairly hardy. I see it in garden after garden; I have three in my own garden. It's one of those plants that changes appearance throughout the seasons. I used to think these plants were all 'Forest Flame' but looking on the internet there are different varieties such as 'Bert Chandler'. I still think I have the 'Forest Flame' variety which is probably one of the most common Pieris type.
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| Above: Photo taken Oct 2013 - The little white flowers are an added benefit in the garden - although the flowers aren't particularly noticeable from afar. |
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| Above: Photo taken May 2013 - the young leaves are starting to turn bright red. |
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| Above: Photo taken June 2013 - the young foliage goes from bright red, to pink, and cream. Then to green. |
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| Above: Photo taken October 2013 - I find the shrub slightly difficult to shape, therefore, they can look a little untidy (as in this photo). I believe this shrub only takes light pruning after flowering but I usually forget. |
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Beautiful shrub. I love how it goes from pink to green instead of vice versa.
ReplyDeleteDo you get the blueberry shaped flowers too which are pretty when fully open. Ours is covered in bud at the moment.
ReplyDeleteA shrub that only tolerates light pruning is probably not the right one for me! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a colourful shrub :o)
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful plant; thus, its popularity.
ReplyDeleteVery popular here in Scotland too - you don't have to go far to find one! I used to have a dislike for them - until I realised their usefulness in the garden. I now have 3. Yours are lovely Kelli.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to have a shrub that changes so much and adds interest at different times to the garden. I love it!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it adds lots of interest to the garden.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful collection of plants
ReplyDeleteI've seen these here, but they are not exactly common. I think our soil is too alkaline to please them. But I had no idea they were so colorful throughout the seasons, that's just the kind of garden plant I enjoy most.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful Shrub and flowers!
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