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Key characteristics

Family: Ericaceae
Height: 3 ft to 4 ft
Width: 3 ft to 4 ft
Flower color: Cascading clusters of small white bell-shaped flowers with a soft creamy tone
Foliage color: Glossy dark green leaves with bronze red new growth and a compact dense habit
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove damaged growth
Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 8
Wildlife: Pollinators attracted to early nectar rich flowers

Shrubs

Pieris japonica 'Tiki'

Tiki Pieris

Pieris japonica 'Tiki' produces clusters of small, urn-shaped white flowers in early spring, held above the foliage in dense, upright to slightly arching sprays. Glossy, narrow leaves emerge with soft bronze to reddish tones before maturing to deep green, forming a layered, evergreen canopy. New growth appears in colorful flushes that add seasonal contrast, while the flower clusters sit prominently at the tips of the stems, creating a clean, structured display.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late winter to early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Containers
Deer Prone Areas

Companion plants

Daphne · Brunnera · Tiarella · Camellia · Bleeding heart · Hellebore

Design tip

Highlight ‘Tiki’s’ distinctive flowering habit by giving the upright white flower clusters a clear sightline above the foliage. Their structured arrangement creates a crisp spring display, while bronze-red new growth adds warmth against the deep green evergreen canopy as the season advances.

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