Enchanted Forest® Impish Elf™ Pieris
Pieris japonica 'Shy' PP #26,290
SKU
04947
A compact, late-blooming evergreen with dark purple-pink buds that provide superb winter color, then burst into bloom with bright pink, bell-shaped flowers. Glossy new foliage emerges brick red on the deep red stems. A stunning foundation plant, ideal for mass plantings. By renowned breeder Sven Svenson.
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Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | PY-er-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Winter to Early Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Provide organically rich, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil, with protection from harsh winds. Thrives in dappled shade. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an 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: 6 - 8
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