Pieris japonica ‘Prelude’
$87.99
Pieris japonica Prelude pairs creamy-white spring flower panicles with pink new growth on a compact evergreen shrub for sheltered, acidic borders and containers.
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Description
Pieris japonica Prelude forms a compact evergreen mound with dark green leaves and clear pink new growth. Erect panicles of small creamy-white, urn-shaped flowers brighten the shrub in late spring.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade, sheltered from wind, in acidic, humus-rich loam or sand that stays moist but drains well. Its compact shape suits containers, foundations, rock gardens, and the front of shrub borders.
Remove spent flower clusters after bloom. The plant is harmful if eaten by people or pets, so wear gloves when handling it.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | April |
| Synonyms | Andromeda japonica Prelude, Pieris japonica 'Prelude', Pieris japonica var. yakushimanum Prelude |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | White, Cream |
| Aspect | East, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Rock and alpine gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Deer resistant, Foundation Planting, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Prelude Pieris, Japanese Pieris Prelude |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23006332, PIEJAPR0002G, 79089 |
| Cultivation | Grow in acidic, humus-rich loam or sand in full sun or partial shade. Keep soil moist but well drained and shelter the plant from wind. |
| Usps | Pink new leaves mature dark green above creamy-white flower panicles., Compact evergreen growth fits small borders and containers., Sun or partial shade and moist, drained soil support healthy growth. |
| Propagation | Take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. |
| Pests | May be susceptible to pieris lacebug, mites, nematodes, and scale. |
| Diseases | May be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot, fungal leaf spot, and honey fungus. |
| Pruning | Remove spent flower clusters immediately after bloom. |
| Hazardous information | Harmful if eaten by people or pets; wear gloves when handling. |
| Watering instructions | Keep acidic, humus-rich soil moist but well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade with protection from wind. |