Prelude Pieris is a dwarf spreading evergreen shrub with pink new growth that matures to a glossy dark green. The pink buds open to drooping white bell-flower clusters that bloom in spring. Best bloom in part sun with slightly acidic and moist well-drained soils.
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Water regularly. Remove spent flowers immediately. Lace bug infections can be a serious problem. Watch for scale, mites, and nematodes. Dieback and leaf spots are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rhododendron, Azalea, Camellia
Image: Photo by David J. Stang, Pieris japonica Prelude 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
