Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wyckoff'Dorothy Wyckoff Pieris
DESCRIPTION
Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wyckoff' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its ornamental qualities and adaptability. Its deep green, glossy leaves develop a bronze hue in cold weather, adding seasonal interest. The shrub features drooping panicles of lightly fragrant, pale pink, urn-shaped flowers that gradually turn white as they mature, opening from reddish-purple buds. These blooms typically appear from early to mid-spring, offering an attractive feature for pollinators like bees.
Native to Japan and eastern China, Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wyckoff' thrives in a variety of garden settings, often valued for its structured growth habit and year-round appeal. Its compact form makes it suitable for smaller gardens or as part of a mixed border. Additionally, this variety is noted for its resilience against deer, making it a practical choice for wildlife-prone areas.
DESCRIPTION
Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wyckoff' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its ornamental qualities and adaptability. Its deep green, glossy leaves develop a bronze hue in cold weather, adding seasonal interest. The shrub features drooping panicles of lightly fragrant, pale pink, urn-shaped flowers that gradually turn white as they mature, opening from reddish-purple buds. These blooms typically appear from early to mid-spring, offering an attractive feature for pollinators like bees.
Native to Japan and eastern China, Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wyckoff' thrives in a variety of garden settings, often valued for its structured growth habit and year-round appeal. Its compact form makes it suitable for smaller gardens or as part of a mixed border. Additionally, this variety is noted for its resilience against deer, making it a practical choice for wildlife-prone areas.
DESCRIPTION
Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wyckoff' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its ornamental qualities and adaptability. Its deep green, glossy leaves develop a bronze hue in cold weather, adding seasonal interest. The shrub features drooping panicles of lightly fragrant, pale pink, urn-shaped flowers that gradually turn white as they mature, opening from reddish-purple buds. These blooms typically appear from early to mid-spring, offering an attractive feature for pollinators like bees.
Native to Japan and eastern China, Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wyckoff' thrives in a variety of garden settings, often valued for its structured growth habit and year-round appeal. Its compact form makes it suitable for smaller gardens or as part of a mixed border. Additionally, this variety is noted for its resilience against deer, making it a practical choice for wildlife-prone areas.
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Family: Ericaceae
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
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Medium
Maintenance: Low; prune only after flowering to avoid cutting off next year's blooms
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4b to 8
Wildlife attractors: Not noted for attracting wildlife, but be cautious as parts of the plant are toxic to humans and animals
