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    • Photo of Pieris japonica 'Shojo' foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators

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    Pieris japonica 'Shojo'

    Also Known As

    • Japanese Andromeda

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Pieris japonica 'Shojo' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pieris japonica 'Shojo'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and pink
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, foundation plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pieris japonica 'Shojo'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This Japanese cultivar has black-red buds that open to very dark pink

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    White flowers, tighter plant.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Pieris japonica 'Shojo' plant

    How to Grow Pieris japonica 'Shojo'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • 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

    aka Pieris japonica 'Andromeda', Japanese Andromeda

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 9'-12'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Pieris japonica flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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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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