Interstella® Lily of the Valley shrub (Pieris)
Interstella® Lily of the Valley shrub (Pieris)
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Interstella from displays out of this world lantern-like blooms that are delicately colored with a deep ruby tone. It is one of the earliest blooming plants, starting its display of beautiful, bell-like flowers in late winter/ early spring. And there are hundreds of them, dangling delicately from fine stems against a gorgeous evergreen backdrop.
The flowers persist through spring and when they are done, the plant begins a dazzling display of star-like bright red new growth. This is possibly the most shade tolerant flowering shrub, blooming well even in very low light conditions, and it's deer resistant, too.
- 3-4 feet tall and wide at maturity
- Grow in zones 5-8
- Tolerates shade and sun
Care: Requires moist but well drained soil, It should not be regularly pruned or cut back, but you may selectively remove branches as needed to develop the shape you wish. Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer.
Shipping Info:
- 1-gallon shrubs are 6-24 inches tall at shipment
- Quart shrubs are 5-8 inches tall at shipment
- Varies on the season and plant
Features
- Resists Deer
Characteristics
- Height: 36 - 48 In
- Spread: 36 - 48 In
- Habit: Mounded
- Bloom Color: Pink
- Bloom Color: Red
- Bloom Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
- Foliage Color: Red
- Bloom Time: Spring
- Bloom Time: Winter
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Soil Type: Acidic