Pieris (/ ˈpaɪ.ərɪs / or / ˈpɪərɪs / [1]) [2] is a genus of seven species of shrubs in the flowering plant family Ericaceae, native to mountain regions of eastern and southern Asia, eastern North America and Cuba.

Mar 26, 2023 · Pieris are easy-to-grow and cold-hardy evergreen shrubs with dark fingered foliage that is attractive all year round. This plant (also known as the andromeda bush or the lily-of-the-valley bush) develops into well branched and well furnished shrubs with …

Below is a pieris shrub guide on where to plant and how to grow this easy-care acid-loving plant. The Pieris japonica is valued for its colourful new foliage growth that changes as the leaf …

Mar 6, 2023 · Japanese pieris (pee-eh-ruhs) is a broadleaf evergreen shrub in the heath family, boasting year-round beauty and interest when used as a landscape plant. Native to Japan, Taiwan, and east China, Japanese pieris has oblong leaves that open with a reddish-bronze color before transforming into a glossy, leathery green.

Jun 28, 2021 · Pieris japonica goes by many names, including Japanese andromeda, lily-of-the-valley shrub and Japanese pieris. Whatever you call it, you'll never be bored with this plant. The foliage changes color throughout the seasons, and in late summer or fall, long, dangling clusters of colorful flower buds appear.

Aug 14, 2020 · Pieris japonica is an attractive evergreen shrub, grown for its handsome foliage and display of early spring flowers. The young leaves are often bronze or red, maturing to dark …

Sep 15, 2022 · The Pieris genus of plants is made up of seven species of evergreen shrubs and bushes that are commonly called andromedas or fetterbushes. These plants grow well in USDA zones 4 through 8 and produce spectacular dangling panicles of flowers. How do you go about propagating pieris plants?

Feb 28, 2024 · Pieris is a useful shrub to have in the garden as it adds year-round interest. The new, brightly coloured growth and clusters of white flowers are very attractive in spring, and …

Pieris is an attractive and easy to grow showy spring Shrub. The most commonly grown and popular variety is Pieris japonica, illustrated above, which has varieties such as 'Firecrest' and ' Mountain Fire'. Pieris has bright red coloured new growth in the spring, which fades to a subtle pink and finally green.

Sep 19, 2024 · A go-to shrub for those with acidic soil, Pieris are interesting evergreen shrubs that can deliver year-round interest in a garden. Often prized for their colourful foliage and also for their pretty springtime flowers, these shrubs come in a range of sizes.