Prelude Japanese Pieris

Pieris japonica 'Prelude'


$66.00$155.00

Dramatically smaller than the species, this rare gem features prominent chains of white bell-shaped flowers atop a mounded plant, new foliage emerges tinged pink; perfect for the border or a rock garden, performs best in moist, organic and acidic soils

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Features and Growing Tips

Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.

Landscape Qualities

Prelude Japanese Pieris is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a mounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Planting and Growing

and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more., Prelude Japanese Pieris will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate

acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and parts of it are known to be toxic to humans and animals, but will die in standing water. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, so care should be exercised in planting it around children and pets., This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth

Plant Facts

Prefers full sun to partial shade

Deer Resistant

Keep moisture level moist

Mature Size 18"Hx18"W

Flowers are white

Flowers from early to mid spring

Zone 5a

Known to be toxic

Likes well drained soil