Brouwer's Beauty Pieris
Pieris x 'Brouwer's Beauty'
SKU
06521
Strands of purple flower buds stand against the shiny green leaves, providing a show throughout winter, then give forth to white, bell-shaped flowers. An excellent foundation plant, informal hedge or addition to the shrub border. Evergreen.
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Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | PY-er-iss |
|---|---|
| Lore | All parts of Pieris japonica may cause allergic reaction or skin irritation. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 5-6 ft. tall, 3-4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Camellia (Camellia); Holly (Ilex); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!