{"product_id":"pieris-japonica-christmas-cheer","title":"Pieris japonica Christmas Cheer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:b12cb7e9-356e-42ec-ba39-7b6f34fd2328-75\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:b12cb7e9-356e-42ec-ba39-7b6f34fd2328-75\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:b12cb7e9-356e-42ec-ba39-7b6f34fd2328-75\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-42\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a84c317c-bd9a-479c-9a22-60ee6c83a261\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"57\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eCommon name – Lily-of-the-valley Shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"78\"\u003ePieris japonica ‘Christmas Cheer’ is a stunning evergreen shrub renowned for its abundant cascading clusters of soft pink flower buds that gradually open to creamy white bell-shaped blooms from late winter into spring. The elegant pendulous flowers create a spectacular display against the glossy deep green foliage, bringing colour and texture to the garden during the cooler months. New foliage often emerges in attractive bronze to red tones before maturing to rich green, adding year-round ornamental appeal. ‘Christmas Cheer’ thrives in Melbourne’s cooler climate when planted in moist, well-drained acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Best suited to part shade and protected positions, this refined shrub is ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, feature planting, and decorative pots. Its graceful flowering habit and evergreen structure make it a standout addition to formal and cottage-style gardens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ybeysm\" data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eShrub - Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"at54vk\" data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eHeight: 1.5–2.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"48szn6\" data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eWidth: 1.5–2 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fw4iec\" data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"soayao\" data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eFull Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cb7nje\" data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eFlowers in Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s9fua0\" data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eFlowers in Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"126gha2\" data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eSoft pink buds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"obmrdk\" data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eCreamy white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"38q43b\" data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eBlush pink tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xtbob3\" data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eBee Attracting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fzo0bb\" data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9fwte6\" data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y869ay\" data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eSuitable for Pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nd493o\" data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eThrives in acidic soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cn30qb\" data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eUseful for woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s04qst\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eAttractive colourful new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7azmxk\" data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eWinter flowering interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003ePieris japonica is toxic to humans, dogs, cats, horses, and livestock if ingested. 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