1-gallon Variegated Pieris is a charming shrub with creamy white-edged foliage. Grown in zones 5-8, it reaches a size of 3-5 feet. Perfect for any garden!
Variegated Pieris
Variegated Pieris (Pieris japonica 'Variegata') is a beautiful and popular evergreen shrub that is known for its variegated foliage and its drooping clusters of white flowers in the spring. It is a popular choice for landscaping because of its easy care and its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions.
Variegated Pieris typically grows to be 3-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. It has a rounded habit of growth and variegated leaves with creamy white margins. The flowers are bell-shaped and borne in drooping clusters on the branches. They are white with pink tinges and have a sweet fragrance. Variegated Pieris blooms in the spring, from April to May.
Variegated Pieris is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also drought-tolerant once established. Variegated Pieris does not require much pruning, but it can be pruned in the winter to remove dead or damaged branches and to maintain its shape and size.
Variegated Pieris is a great choice for a variety of landscaping uses. It can be planted as a single specimen plant, in groups, or in borders. It can also be used to create a hedge or a privacy screen. Variegated Pieris is also a good choice for planting in containers.
Here are some tips for growing Variegated Pieris:
- Choose a planting site that receives full sun to partial shade and has well-drained soil.
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting.
- Water regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune in the winter to remove dead or damaged branches and to maintain the shape and size of the plant.
Variegated Pieris is a beautiful and versatile plant that is a great addition to any garden. It is easy to care for and can be used in a variety of ways.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 3-7 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 4 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full-Partial |
| Mature width: | 4 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Pieris japonica x floribunda 'Mountain Fire' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
