Cavatine Pieris
Pieris japonica 'Cavatine'
SKU
40529
An exquisite dwarf variety reaching just 2 feet tall in ten years. Numerous green buds open to white bell-shaped flowers in early spring. Lustrous, dark green foliage cloaks the compact, rounded form. Useful in the front of shrub borders. 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 juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow grower 2 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dwarf Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 8
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