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. Many cultivars offer unique characteristics like dramatic foliage colors or variegation, making them popular in gardens and landscapes.
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Pieris japonica
Japanese Pieris
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Native to the mountainous regions of eastern Asia, Pieris is known for its brightly colored foliage and abundant spring flowers.Height: 6 to 12 feet
Width: 6 to 12 feet
Foliage Color: Green with red tint on new growth
Flower Color: White bell-shaped flowers
Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring -
Pieris japonica 'Cavatine'
Cavatine Pieris
____________________Valued for its neat, compact growth and well-structured form, this plant blooms early, producing a profusion of pure white blossoms.
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Foliage Color: Dark green
Flower Color: White bell-shaped flowers
Bloom Time: Early spring -
Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wyckoff'
Dorothy Wyckoff Pieris
____________________Green, glossy leaves develop a bronze hue in cold weather, with lightly fragrant, pale pink, urn-shaped flowers that gradually turn white as they mature.
Height: 5 feet
Width: 4 feet
Foliage Color: Dark green, emerging red in spring
Flower Color: Pink with creamy white overtones
Bloom Time: Early spring -
Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver'
Flaming Silver Pieris
____________________More vigorous grower compared to some other variegated varieties, and it has become popular for its ability to thrive in partial shade.
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Width: 3 to 5 feet
Foliage Color: Variegated with red, pink, and green hues
Flower Color: White bell-shaped flowers
Bloom Time: Early spring -
Pieris japonica 'Glowing Hearts'
Glowing Hearts Pieris
____________________New foliage emerges in shades of scarlet, gradually maturing to a deep green by summer.
Height: 4 to 5 feet
Width: 4 to 5 feet
Foliage color: Evergreen with scarlet new growth maturing to green
Flower color: Pink
Bloom time: Early spring -
Pieris japonica 'Interstella'
Interstella Pieris
____________________Produces a profusion of ruby-red, lantern-like blossoms in late winter to early spring.
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Foliage color: Evergreen with bright red new growth
Flower color: Ruby-red, bell-shaped
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring -
Pieris japonica 'Katsura'
Katura Pieris
____________________Dark red flower buds emerge in autumn, and open into clusters of bright pink, bell-shaped flowers in early spring.
Height: 4 to 6 feet
Width: 4 to 6 feet
Foliage Color: Dark green, with new growth in bronze and red shades
Flower Color: Bright pink
Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring -
Pieris japonica 'Little Heath'
Little Heath Pieris
____________________Small, leathery leaves are edged in creamy white, creating an elegant contrast against the green centers, and new growth emerges with a pinkish hue.
Height: 2-3 feet
Width: 2-3 feet
Foliage Color: Variegated with shades of cream, pink, and green
Flower Color: White or pale pink
Bloom Time: Early spring -
Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'
Mountain Fire Pieris
____________________During winter months, leaves take on deep red to burgundy tones, often appearing nearly black in colder temperatures.
Height: 4 to 8 feet
Width: 3 to 6 feet
Foliage color: Deep green with red new growth
Flower color: White
Bloom time: Spring -
Pieris japonica 'Shy'
Impish Elf Pieris
____________________Compared to other varieties, 'Shy' blooms later, extending the visual interest in the garden into late winter and early spring.
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Width: 3 to 5 feet
Foliage color: Dark green with red new growth
Flower color: Bright pink, bell-shaped flowers
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring -
Pieris japonica 'Valley Fire'
Valley Fire Pieris
____________________Adaptable to both full sun and partial shade, with vigorous spring growth and year-round greenery.
Height: to 8 feet
Width: 4 to 6 feet
Foliage color: Red new growth, turning green as it matures
Flower color: White bell-shaped flowers
Bloom time: Early spring -
Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine'
Valley Valentine Pieris
____________________Notable for its bronzy-red new foliage, emerging in spring, adding seasonal interest and contrast to the plant’s year-round dark green leaves.
Height: 5 to 7 feet
Width: 5 to 7 feet
Foliage color: Evergreen with bronze-red new growth
Flower color: Deep red, turning pink as they mature
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring -
Pieris japonica 'Variegata'
Variegated Japanese Pieris
____________________Appreciated for its glossy, dark green variegated foliage edged or mottled with creamy-white or yellowish margins.
Height: 4 to 6 feet
Width: 4 feet
Foliage Color: Dark green with creamy-white margins
Flower Color: White or creamy
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring