Scarlet O'Hara Andromeda is an upright evergreen shrub with glossy deep green foliage that emerges blazing scarlet. The drooping clusters of snowy white bell-flowers bloom on pink stems as the new growth emerges in spring. Best bloom in part sun with slightly acidic and moist well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Height: |
8' - 10' |
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Spread: |
4’ - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun, Full Shade |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Year-Round |
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, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rhododendron, Azalea, Camellia
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Pieris japonica Scarlet OHara 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Pieris japonica Scarlet OHara 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Pieris japonica Scarlet OHara 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
