Japanese Pieris
Pieris japonica is a versatile, evergreen shrub admired for its year-round ornamental appeal. Native to East Asia, this plant features cascading clusters of bell-shaped flowers, typically white but sometimes pink or red in certain varieties. The foliage is equally captivating, with new growth often emerging in vibrant shades of red, bronze, or orange before maturing to glossy green.
How to Choose
Flower color: Buds and blooms range from pure white through blush to deep rose, and the effect lasts for weeks in late winter.
New growth color: Many varieties push bright red or bronze new leaves in spring, which can be as showy as the flowers.
Mature size: Choices run from compact mounds for containers to broad shrubs for a mixed border, so check the eventual spread.
Site and soil: Pieris want acidic, well-drained soil with morning sun and shelter from cold, drying wind.
All pieris in the catalog
16 varieties, A–Z · page 1 of 1
Pieris japonica
Japanese Pieris
Blooms white bell-shaped flowers appear in clusters
Partial shade to full sun
Pieris japonica ‘Cavatine’
Cavatine Pieris
Blooms white
Partial shade to full shade
Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wyckoff'
Dorothy Wyckoff Pieris
Blooms pink with creamy white overtones
Full sun to partial shade
Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver'
Flaming Silver Pieris
Blooms white, bell-shaped blooms
Prefers partial to full shade
Pieris japonica 'Glowing Hearts'
Glowing Hearts Pieris
Blooms pink
Partial shade
Pieris japonica 'Interstella'
Interstella Pieris
Blooms ruby-red, bell-shaped
Full sun to partial shade
Pieris japonica ‘Katsura’
Katsura Japanese Pieris
Blooms bright pink
Partial shade to full sun
Pieris japonica 'Little Heath'
Little Heath Pieris
Blooms white or pale pink
Partial shade to full sun
Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'
Mountain Fire Pieris
Blooms white
Partial to full shade
Pieris japonica 'Prelude'
Prelude Pieris
Blooms clusters of white bell-shaped flowers with a soft creamy tone
Partial shade to full shade
Pieris japonica 'Ralto'
Passion Frost Pieris
Blooms bright red flowers
Full sun to part shade
Pieris japonica 'Shy'
Impish Elf Pieris
Blooms bright pink, bell-shaped flowers
Partial sun
Pieris japonica 'Tiki'
Tiki Pieris
Blooms cascading clusters of small white bell-shaped flowers with a soft creamy tone
Partial shade to full shade
Pieris japonica 'Valley Fire'
Valley Fire Pieris
Blooms white bell-shaped flowers
Full sun to partial shade
Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine'
Valley Valentine Pieris
Blooms deep red, turning pink as they mature
Part shade
Pieris japonica ‘Variegata’
Variegated Japanese Pieris
Blooms white or creamy
Partial shade to full sun
