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Pieris japonica 'Prelude'

Also Known As

Pieris japonica var. yakushimanum 'Prelude'
Pieris japonica var. yakushimensis 'Prelude'
Prelude Andromeda
Prelude Dwarf Lily of the Valley Shrub

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Pieris japonica 'Prelude' plant details

Pieris japonica 'Prelude' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pieris japonica 'Prelude'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: dense, dwarf, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pieris japonica 'Prelude'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Outstanding! bright pink buds in winter open to bright pink new growth which is covered and complemented by an abundance of white spring flowers on this compact (to 2' x 2') mini-shrub; ideal for pot or border. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A 2'x2' evergreen shrub that will cover itself with fragrant white flowers. We had this plant years ago and didn't realize how much we missed it.

By: Gossler Farms

Compact evergreen shrub with pinkish new foliage that matures to dark green. Pink buds open to white, urn-shaped flowers that hang in clusters in early to mid-spring. (Selection of P. j. var. yakushimanum) Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

Similar to 'Cavatine', but its winter buds are pink instead of green. The new growth is also pink. Just as good for commercial production as 'Cavatine' is. AGM winner.