Description:
If you like the look of Lily of the Valley or Bleeding Heart, then Pieris is for you! This
plant should be planted in a shady spot because most Pieris planted in full sun are
usually covered in lacebugs. |
| Common Name: |
Japanese Pieris, Japanese Andromeda, Lily
of the Valley shrub |
| Botanical
Name: |
Pieris |
| Type: |
Evergreen shrub |
| Soil
Preference: |
Tolerates some drought and will grow in dry
soil as well as well-drained, loamy, sandy or clay soils. Prefers a pH of acidic to
slightly alkaline. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade, full
shade |
| Attributes: |
Lily of the Valley like flowers, shade tolerant |
| Pests: |
Lacebug (Lacewing fly), mites, nematodes |
| Diseases: |
None known |
| Care: |
Plant with pre-moistened peat moss. Apply
Bayer's Rhododendron & Azalea Insect & Disease Control every 6 weeks
starting April 1st to control lacebugand mites. Pruning is not necessary, but if
you must prune, do it immediately after the flowers fade. Fertilize with Holly-tone as
recommended. Planting Instructions: Rhododendron
& Azalea
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Pieris
japonica 'Cavatine'
Japanese Pieris, Andromeda
zones 4b-7a
|
|
Description: From seed
collected on Yakushima, Japan, a new breed of Pieris was originated by
Esveld of Holland. A very hardy selection, 'Cavatine', is a tight
growing low mound with slightly upright racemes of white flowers blooming
later than other Pieris. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
April-May |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
2-3' |
| Spread: |
2-3' |
|
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Pieris
japonica 'Flaming Silver'
Japanese Pieris, Andromeda
zones 4b-7a
|
 Description: Variegated
leaves with light red new growth. White flowers. Needs protection. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
April-May |
| Foliage Color: |
Variegated green/white/yellow |
| Height: |
5-6' |
| Spread: |
|
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Pieris
japonica 'Mountain Fire'
Japanese Pieris, Andromeda
zones 4b-7a
|
| Description: White flowers with bright red new growth.
Will grow to 4' high and 3' wide in 10 years. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
April-May |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
5' |
| Spread: |
3' |
|
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Pieris
japonica
x 'Purity'
Japanese Pieris, Andromeda
zones 4b-7a
|
| Description: Large white flowers cover the plant in spring.
A rare variety. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
April-May |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
6' |
| Spread: |
|
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Pieris
japonica 'Prelude'
Japanese Pieris, Andromeda
zones 4b-7a
|
| Description: A compact evergreen with white,
Lily-of-the-Valley-like flowers in spring. Leaves emerge pink but mature to glossy dark
green. Bead like pink buds are set in late summer for the following year. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
April-May |
| Foliage Color: |
Dark green |
| Height: |
2-3' |
| Spread: |
2-3' |
|
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Pieris
japonica 'Red Mill'
Japanese Pieris, Andromeda
zones 4b-7a
|
| Description: Thick and leathery leaves open bright red, turn
mahogany then to lustrous dark green. White flowers bloom in spring. 'Red
Mill' is quite insect and disease resistant and much hardier than the species. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
April-May |
| Foliage Color: |
Dark green |
| Height: |
5' |
| Spread: |
3' |
|
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Pieris
japonica 'Scarlet O'Hara'
Japanese Pieris, Andromeda
zones 4b-7a
|
| Description: Reddish-bronze new growth. Large pure white
flowers bloom April-May. Will grow to 4' in 5-8 years |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
April-May |
| Foliage Color: |
Dark green |
| Height: |
6-8' |
| Spread: |
|
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Pieris
japonica 'Valley Rose'
Japanese Pieris, Andromeda
zones 4b-7a
|
| Description: Large, pastel pink flowers upon green foliage.
Will reach 3' high in 10 years. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
April-May |
| Foliage Color: |
Dark green |
| Height: |
5' |
| Spread: |
3' |
|
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Pieris
japonica 'Valley Valentine'
Japanese Pieris, Andromeda
zones 4b-7a
|
 Description: Beautiful
deep red buds and pendant flowers highlight this plant. Attractive, bronze tint to the new
growth. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
April-May |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
5-7' |
| Spread: |
5-7' |
