Overview
Pieris japonica 'Bolero' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Pieris, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pieris japonica 'Bolero' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.
About
Pieris japonica 'Bolero' is a bushy, evergreen shrub belonging to the Pieris genus, known for its thick, dark green leaves that may show vibrant colours when young. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects with moist but well-drained, acidic soils such as loam or sand. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is well suited to city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. In spring, it produces clusters of small, urn-shaped white flowers, adding seasonal interest through spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pieris
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Pieris japonica 'Bolero' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pieris japonica 'Bolero'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
- Pest resistance
- Pieris lacebug
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot, Fungal leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pieris japonica 'Bolero'?
Pieris japonica 'Bolero' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pieris japonica 'Bolero' need?
Pieris japonica 'Bolero' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Pieris japonica 'Bolero' hardy in the UK?
Pieris japonica 'Bolero' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Pieris japonica 'Bolero'?
Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer.
More in the Pieris genus
- Pierispieris
- Pieris japonica 'Astrid'
- Pieris japonica 'Brookside Miniature'
- Pieris japonica 'Elaine'
- Pieris japonica 'Sinfonia'
- Pieris japonica 'Spring Candy'
- Pieris japonica 'Valley Fire'
- Pieris japonica 'Variegata' (Carrière) Bean (v)pieris 'Variegata'