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Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris

Pieris japonica 'Cabernet' PP #29,130

Pronunciation: PY-er-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #04943
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LIGHT: Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 5 to 7 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide.

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Description Lavish clusters of elegant, rich-pink, pendant-shaped flowers appear in late winter blooming well into spring. Valuable in shady spots for its glossy foliage that follows bronze-tinted new spring growth. Mass where you need height, or to line a partial-sun foundation or fence. Evergreen.
Bloom Time Late winter to early spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant
Growth Rate Slow
Flower Attributes Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use Border, Container, Hedge
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Astilbe (Astilbe); Holly (Ilex); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum)
Care Instructions 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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DescriptionLavish clusters of elegant, rich-pink, pendant-shaped flowers appear in late winter blooming well into spring. Valuable in shady spots for its glossy foliage that follows bronze-tinted new spring growth. Mass where you need height, or to line a partial-sun foundation or fence. Evergreen.
Bloom TimeLate winter to early spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Astilbe (Astilbe); Holly (Ilex); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris produce flowers?
Late winter to early spring
Is Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris evergreen or deciduous?
Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris?
Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris grow?
Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris in my landscape?
Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge.
What color are Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris flowers?
Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris?
Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris?
Good companion plants for Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris include: Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Astilbe (Astilbe); Holly (Ilex); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum).
How do I care for Enchanted Forest Collection® Gay Goblin™ Pieris?
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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.