Brouwer's Beauty Pieris is a spreading evergreen shrub with glossy light green foliage. Clusters of drooping clear white bell-flowers bloom in spring. Best bloom in part sun with slightly acidic and moist well-drained soils.
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Height: |
5' - 6' |
Spread: |
3’ - 4' |
Spacing: |
3.5’ |
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
Image: Photo by David J. Stang, Pieris japonica Brouwers Beauty 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0