Pieris

Hi all,

Don't know if this is in the right place but here goes....

Has anyone ever grown Pieris from seed. I've noticed that this year quite a few of ours have set seed, and I wouldn't mind having a go.

Any advice gratefully received

 

Just given my Pieris away , nice plant just got a bit bored with it. You can buy them pretty cheap on market stalls and car boot sales . If you want to grow from seed I would imagine no problem. The actual plants are as tough as old boots .

 

Hi Harry,

We have 5 different ones but the ones I'm most interested in trying are "Valley Valentine", it's got beautiful deep red flowers, and "Little Heath" a variegated one. I was wondering if they would cross breed.

 

yes they will

 

Very slow germinating. Best to sow, keep moist and check back in the spring or the year after!

 

Hi Longk,

Should I keep them outdoors all the time ?

 

Yes. They need a natural winter cycle to break the seed dormancy. Cold frame is fine.

 

Thank you