Variegated Japanese Pieris

Name: Variegated Japanese Pieris
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 06532
Rating: 100 (1 reviews)

Pieris japonica 'Variegata'

Pronunciation: PY-er-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh

SKU #06532

USDA Zone

6-8

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OVERVIEW
Description	Beautiful, drooping clusters of white flowers highlight this evergreen shrub in spring. The attractive green foliage with creamy white variegation emerges with a pink tint to new growth. The compact form is excellent for use as a highly ornamental foundation planting or in groupings in the landscape.
Light	Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Watering	Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
Blooms	Spring
Mature Size	Slow growing; reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide, or larger with age.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Evergreen
Special Features	Dramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form
Growth Rate	Slow
Flower Attributes	Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container, Hedge
Design Ideas	With its ornamental variegated leaves, this small Pieris offers great beauty to pocket gardens. Plant as a single or mass in an irregular group around landscape boulders. Or use as a backdrop for small water gardens and fountains. Excellent foundation plant that won't overgrow small patio gardens. Just as useful in the large woodland garden, where it remains low enough to preserve the sense of space. A crucial plant for wooded homesites on the Pacific Coast, where bright color beneath spreading conifers is always in demand.
Flower Color	White
Foliage Color	Variegated
Companion Plants	Holly (Ilex); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Camellia (Camellia); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia)

CARE
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.