Enchanted Forest® River Nymph™ Pieris
Pieris japonica 'River Run'
Pronunciation: PY-er-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #05121
| Description | An exquisite, prolific flowering variety. Huge clusters of showy buds are on display throughout late winter, opening to pristine white, bell-shaped flowers, followed by glossy red new foliage. Excellent resistance to lace bugs. An outstanding foundation or accent shrub. A hybrid from breeder Sven Svenson. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Late winter to early spring |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing, mounded shrub; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Camellia (Camellia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa) |
| Care | 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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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.