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Also Known As

  • Variegated Lily of the Valley Shrub

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Pieris japonica 'Variegata' plant details

Pieris japonica 'Variegata' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with variegated foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pieris japonica 'Variegata'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, hedge, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pieris japonica 'Variegata'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen shrub with lovely variegated foliage. Green leaves are edged with white, in the spring the edges may also show a little pink color. White urn-shaped flower clusters cover the plant in early spring. Growth Rate medium
Lightly fragrant white panicles open early spring against a backdrop of white margined foliage. One of the most requested variegated shrubs. Grow in shade to full sun. Evenly moist, well-drained acidic soil. Zone 5-8.
One of the very best of all variegated plants. Leaves have attractive white margins evenly spread throughout the plant. Centers of the evergreen leaves range from bluish green to dark green depending on age. Recommended by: the United States Arboretum.

By: Fantastic Plants

A particularly attractive form of medium size, this shrub has nice white margined foliage with attractive white flowers.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Pink new growth turns to cream-edged green.

Gardening facts about Pieris japonica 'Variegata' plant

How to Grow Pieris japonica 'Variegata'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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