Pieris
Japanese Andromeda

Pieris is known for its glossy evergreen foliage and pendulous arches of 'lily of the valley type' flowers in early spring. Blossoms can range from white to purple and pink, and bear a mild fragrance.

Growing Conditions

Pieris prefers growing conditions similar to those of Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Plant your Japanese Andromeda in a rich, organic, moist soil with an acidic pH that is also well drained.

Culture

Growing locations with partial shade and protection from winter winds is preferred, but Pieris will tolerate full sun. Pruning needs are usually minimal, but should be accomplished within a few weeks after spring flowering. The most common pest problem is Lace Bug.

Worthy of note

Japanese Andromeda is deer resistant, and one of the earliest blooming spring shrubs in Pennsylvania.
  

PHOTOS OF PIERIS

Pieris floribunda
'Brouwer's Beauty'

Purplish-red flower buds opening as white flowers.

Compact, dense growth to 4 ft tall x 4 ft wide.

Some lace bug resistance and tolerance of alkaline soils.

Pieris japonica
'Dorothy Wycoff'

Vigorous, compact growth with dark green foliage, becoming bronze in winter.

Dark red flower buds become light pink flowers.

Pieris japonica
'Mountain Fire'

Bright red new growth contrasts nicely against glossy green foliage.

Fast, compact growth to 6 ft tall x 6 ft wide.

Pieris japonica
'Purity'

Light green foliage with white flowers.

Light green foliage with compact growth to 4 ft tall x 4 ft wide.

Pieris japonica
'Valley Rose'

Taller, less compact growth habit than most other varieties of Pieris.

Light pink flowers are contrasted nicely against dark green foliage.

Growth to 5 ft tall x 4 ft wide.

MORE
Azaleas & Rhododendrons
Lace Bugs on Pieris
Photos of flowering shrubs
Transplanting shrubs before home construction