<i>Pieris japonica</i> 'Little Heath' | Little Heath Pieris
DESCRIPTION
Pieris japonica 'Little Heath' is a compact, evergreen shrub that stands out with its variegated foliage and delicate flowers. The small, leathery leaves are edged in creamy white, creating a striking contrast against the green centers, and new growth emerges with a pinkish hue. In early to mid-spring, it produces clusters of small, bell-shaped white flowers that add a touch of elegance to the garden. 'Little Heath' is ideal for adding year-round interest to borders, rock gardens, and containers, and it serves as an excellent accent plant or low hedge in both formal and informal garden settings.
DESCRIPTION
Pieris japonica 'Little Heath' is a compact, evergreen shrub that stands out with its variegated foliage and delicate flowers. The small, leathery leaves are edged in creamy white, creating a striking contrast against the green centers, and new growth emerges with a pinkish hue. In early to mid-spring, it produces clusters of small, bell-shaped white flowers that add a touch of elegance to the garden. 'Little Heath' is ideal for adding year-round interest to borders, rock gardens, and containers, and it serves as an excellent accent plant or low hedge in both formal and informal garden settings.
DESCRIPTION
Pieris japonica 'Little Heath' is a compact, evergreen shrub that stands out with its variegated foliage and delicate flowers. The small, leathery leaves are edged in creamy white, creating a striking contrast against the green centers, and new growth emerges with a pinkish hue. In early to mid-spring, it produces clusters of small, bell-shaped white flowers that add a touch of elegance to the garden. 'Little Heath' is ideal for adding year-round interest to borders, rock gardens, and containers, and it serves as an excellent accent plant or low hedge in both formal and informal garden settings.
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Family: Ericaceae
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
Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
Water Requirements: Regular
Maintenance: Low maintenance, minimal pruning needed to remove dead or damaged branches
Growing Zone: 5-8
Wildlife Attractors: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies with its fragrant flowersThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
