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Pieris 'Tickled Pink'

Pieris 'Tickled Pink' is a stunning evergreen shrub celebrated for its vibrant pink flower buds, attractive spring blooms, and colourful new foliage growth. The deep pink buds create a striking display before opening into elegant bell shaped flowers, providing exceptional seasonal interest. Its glossy evergreen foliage delivers year round structure and appeal, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shrub borders, and feature plantings. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, Pieris 'Tickled Pink' is easy to grow and brings colour, texture, and elegance to a wide range of landscapes.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:1.20 m
Spread:1.20 m
Flowering time:Spring, Winter
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Containers, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku17827

How to grow Pieris 'Tickled Pink' in NZ

Pieris 'Tickled Pink' grows best in a partially shaded position with moist, well drained, acidic soil. Improve the soil with compost or organic matter before planting to encourage healthy root development and moisture retention. Avoid sites exposed to strong afternoon sun, particularly in warmer regions. Water regularly during establishment and maintain even soil moisture during dry periods. Applying mulch around the base helps conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and create favourable growing conditions for long term plant health.

Pieris 'Tickled Pink' care tips

Pieris 'Tickled Pink' is relatively low maintenance when grown in suitable conditions. Feed in spring with a fertiliser designed for acid loving plants to support healthy growth and abundant flowering. Remove spent flower clusters after blooming if desired to keep the plant looking tidy. Pruning is generally limited to removing damaged or misplaced branches. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Good soil health and regular moisture will help maintain strong growth and vibrant foliage colours.

Pieris 'Tickled Pink' size, spacing, and growth rate

Pieris 'Tickled Pink' typically grows to around 1.5 to 2 metres tall and wide, forming a dense and rounded shrub. Growth is moderate, allowing plants to gradually develop into attractive garden specimens. Space plants approximately 1.5 metres apart when creating shrub borders or grouped plantings to allow adequate airflow and room for natural development. Its compact habit makes it suitable for smaller gardens while still delivering strong visual impact through flowers, foliage, and evergreen structure.

Landscaping uses for Pieris 'Tickled Pink'

Pieris 'Tickled Pink' is ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, feature plantings, and mixed shrub landscapes. The colourful flower buds and attractive foliage provide interest throughout the year and contrast beautifully with surrounding greenery. It combines exceptionally well with camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, and other acid loving plants. Whether planted as a focal point or incorporated into layered planting schemes, it adds colour, elegance, and long lasting appeal to both traditional and contemporary gardens.

Why buy Pieris 'Tickled Pink' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Pieris 'Tickled Pink' plants that are carefully grown for health, vigour, and exceptional garden performance. Every plant is selected to ensure strong establishment and reliable growth in New Zealand conditions. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company provides expert advice, premium plants, and reliable nationwide delivery. Whether you are creating a woodland garden, enhancing a shrub border, or adding evergreen structure and seasonal colour to your landscape, you can buy with confidence from a trusted New Zealand nursery.

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