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Pieris japonica 'Red Head'-Evergreen shrub-Vibrant red new growth 3 Gallon

Pieris japonica 'Red Head'-Evergreen shrub-Vibrant red new growth 3 Gallon

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Pieris japonica 'Red Head'

Pieris japonica 'Red Head'

Description

Pieris japonica 'Red Head' is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its vibrant red new growth that matures to a glossy green. It produces clusters of small, bell-shaped white flowers in early spring, adding a touch of elegance to any garden setting.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use in mixed borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen plant. It can also be grown in containers for patios and balconies.

Plant Details
  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Pieris japonica 'Red Head'
  • Common Name Common Name: Japanese Andromeda
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 4-6 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Early Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Rhododendrons, Azaleas
Care Tips
  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with acidic pH
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Acidic, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with an acid-loving plant fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds and afternoon sun
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