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Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells'

Also Known As

  • Pieris ryukyuensis
  • Temple Bells Andromeda
  • Temple Bells Japanese Pieris
  • Temple Bells Pieris

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells' plant details

Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Extra-large very white ?temple-bell? flowers hang in extra long pendulous clusters from the pagoda-like tiers of this vigorous 3-5' shrub BUT it also offers showy orange new growth!... distinctive and very beautiful. PSh/M
Large drooping dense clusters of creamy-white bell shaped blooms are borne in early spring covering this small evergreen shrub. The blooms are soon followed by the reddish new growth. An excellent accent plant. The best Pieris for Southern climates.
A slow growing dwarf with tiered branches. Bronze-apricot new growth matures to dark green. Large ivory-white flowers bloom in dense panicles.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells' plant

How to Grow Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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