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    Pieris japonica

    Also Known As

    • Pieris japonica 'Andromeda'
    • Japanese Andromeda

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 9'-12'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

    Pieris japonica plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pieris japonica

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and pink
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 9 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pieris japonica

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Pieris japonica is known both as Lily of the Valley and Japanese Andromeda, it is a dense evergreen shrub with bright red new growth and tough evergreen leaves. It is deer resistant and easy to grow in well drained and rich soils, we have grown it very successfully in clay soils as long as the plants don't get too much water in the summer. Once plants are established they are semi-drought tolerant, only requiring infrequent summer irrigation. Optimal growth and flowering is produced when plants are sited where they get some morning sun but receive shade in the afternoon.
    Andromeda is frequently found in Japanese gardens where it is pruned short, typically only a few feet tall, and often in a layered form. When the leaves are trimmed short it makes an attractive bonsai specimen. Andromeda is also popular for an evergreen hedge, especially because it shears well and will sprout new growth from old wood.

    By: Red Panda Nursery

    Gardening facts about Pieris japonica plant

    How to Grow Pieris japonica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver'

    aka Pieris 'Flaming Silver', Flaming Silver Andromeda, Flaming Silver Japanese Pieris, Flaming Silver Lily of the Valley Shrub

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver' flower, foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Pieris japonica 'Little Heath'

    aka Little Heath Japanese Pieris, Little Heath Lily Of The Valley

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Pieris japonica 'Little Heath' foliage by Lael's Moon Garden
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    Pieris 'Mountain Fire'

    aka Pieris japonica x floribunda 'Mountain Fire'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Pieris 'Mountain Fire' flower, foliage by Paul Smith
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    Pieris japonica 'Shojo'

    aka Japanese Andromeda

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Pieris japonica 'Shojo' foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Pieris japonica 'Flamingo'

    aka Flamingo Pieris

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-7b

    Size

    Height: 8'

    Width: 6'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Pieris japonica 'Flamingo' flower by Kath Neall
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