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Pieris remains green throughout the year, but it truly comes to life with vibrant color when it blooms in the spring.Pieris is a shrub that remains visually appealing throughout the year, which contributes to its widespread popularity. Typically reaching about six feet in height, it may grow taller as it matures. This evergreen shrub features narrow, glossy leaves that retain their shine all winter. In the spring, the new growth can have a reddish hue. Its flowers are small, white to pink, and bloom in drooping, eye-catching clusters that span about five inches in width during early spring. Flower buds are visible throughout the fall and winter.
Growing Instructions: To grow pieris, plant it in soil that is rich, well-drained, and slightly acidic. Ensure it gets partial sunlight and prune it after flowering, removing any seed heads. Shield it from strong winter winds.
Uses: Pieris is a staple in foundation planting and serves various landscape purposes, such as in borders or as a background plant. It pairs beautifully with spring bulbs.
Scientific Name: Pieris japonica
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