Pieris debutante Well known for its gorgeous foliage and flowers; native to the mountain thickets of eastern China, Taiwan, and Japan. In Spring, debutante has glossy green leaves, but from May to July it sports large bunches of white, lily-of-the-valley type flowers on large branched clusters. A reliable shrub. Site: Sheltered sitesSoil: Well drained, moist, acidic soilsPosition: Partial shadeSeason of Interest: Spring/Summer flowers, evergreen foliageHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 4ft (1.2m) Spread: 4ft (1.2m)