Snowdrift Pieris is a spreading evergreen shrub with glossy deep green foliage that emerges reddish-bronze. A strong spring bloomer with clusters of 'more erect' panicles holding dangling snow white bell-like flowers with a particularly heavy bloom in early spring. Best bloom in part sun with slightly acidic and moist well-drained soils.
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Height: |
4' - 6' |
Spread: |
4’ - 6' |
Spacing: |
5’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
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
IMAGES: Jowaninpensans, Penzance - Pieris japonica, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Peter Stevens from Seattle, Pieris japonica (1), CC BY 2.0, (3) Emőke Dénes, Ericales - Pieris japonica - 2, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.