Pieris japonica 'Brookside Miniature'

Also Known As

Pieris japonica 'Brookside'
Brookside Miniature Andromeda
Brookside Miniature Japanese Pieris
Brookside Miniature Lily of the Valley Shrub

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Pieris japonica 'Brookside Miniature' plant details

Pieris japonica 'Brookside Miniature' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and pink foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pieris japonica 'Brookside Miniature'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and pink
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, dwarf, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pieris japonica 'Brookside Miniature'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rarely offered cute and compact form of the evergreen Lily-of-the-Valley shrub that forms a tight column 3’ tall and 2’ wide of mini glossed leaves wrapped tightly around the upright stems. New growth is lemon lime. Late winter to early spring urn shaped white blooms in clusters on red stems. Sun to light shade, rich well drained soils with regular moisture; perfect in a pot; perfect paired with dwarf conifers in the garden!

By: Secret Garden Growers

This is a rarely seen miniature that grows only 18". It has small tight foliage that shows the typical red shading in spring that it's big brothers do. White flower panicles seem to spring from the tops of the upright branches like little fountains. Very cute!