Katsura Pieris

Pieris japonica 'Katsura'

Pronunciation: PY-er-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #09569
5-8

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LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderately fast growing; reaches 5 ft. tall and wide.
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Description Arching racemes of pink bell-shaped flowers cascade over glossy foliage in spring. Dramatic wine-red new growth emerges spring through summer. Lilac flower buds form in winter, extending the interest. This vigorous, moderately fast growing selection makes an excellent container accent, foundation planting or hedge. Evergreen.
Bloom Time Spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant
Growth Rate Fast
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, Container, Hedge
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Pine (Pinus); Magnolia (Magnolia); Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex)
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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DescriptionArching racemes of pink bell-shaped flowers cascade over glossy foliage in spring. Dramatic wine-red new growth emerges spring through summer. Lilac flower buds form in winter, extending the interest. This vigorous, moderately fast growing selection makes an excellent container accent, foundation planting or hedge. Evergreen.
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesShowy 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 ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsPine (Pinus); Magnolia (Magnolia); Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex)
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.

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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.