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Enchanted Forest Collection® Sunsprite™ Pieris
Pieris japonica 'Sincere' PP #29,148
Pronunciation: PY-er-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #04948
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Cascading clusters of dark rose-pink buds open to exquisite white blooms, lasting for over five weeks in spring. From a collection by noted breeder Sven Svenson, this hybrid offers a strong, upright form with glossy foliage that emerges fiery red. Superb for foundation planting or massing in the shade garden. Evergreen |
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| Bloom Time | Late winter to spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | 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 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Camellia (Camellia) |
| 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. |
| History | This hybrid selection is a cross between Pieris 'Valley Valentine and 'Kubas', from a collection of Pieris by renown breeder Sven Svenson. United States Plant Patent #29,148 was issued in March of 2018. |
Details
| Description | Cascading clusters of dark rose-pink buds open to exquisite white blooms, lasting for over five weeks in spring. From a collection by noted breeder Sven Svenson, this hybrid offers a strong, upright form with glossy foliage that emerges fiery red. Superb for foundation planting or massing in the shade garden. Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late winter to spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Camellia (Camellia) |
Care
| 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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History
| History | This hybrid selection is a cross between Pieris 'Valley Valentine and 'Kubas', from a collection of Pieris by renown breeder Sven Svenson. United States Plant Patent #29,148 was issued in March of 2018. |
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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.