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HomePlant EncyclopediaJapanese pieris

Japanese pieris

Pieris japonica

Also known as
  • Heath
  • Japanese andromeda
  • Japanese-andromeda
  • Lily-of-the-valley-bush
  • lily of the valley bush
Ericaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Evergreen
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Pieris japonica, known as Japanese pieris, is an evergreen ornamental shrub from the Ericaceae family, suitable for USDA zones 5–8. It prefers part shade and medium water, growing to a height of 1–3 meters. This shrub blooms with white and pink flowers from March to May and prefers loamy, peaty, or sandy soils.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Peaty, Sandy

Height

3.32–3 m

Spread

1–2.5 m

Zones

5–8

Flower colors

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