Southern Lady Pieris is a dense upright evergreen shrub with red-colored new growth that matures to a glossy dark green. The drooping clusters of flower buds emerge in summer and persist through winter before finally blooming ivory white in the spring. Best bloom in part sun with slightly acidic and moist well-drained soils. Southern Lady is leaf spot resistant.
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Height: |
4'-5' |
Spread: |
3’-4' |
Spacing: |
3’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6-10 |
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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