Overview
Pieris japonica 'Spring Candy' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Pieris, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pieris japonica 'Spring Candy' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.
About
Pieris japonica, the Japanese andromeda or Japanese pieris, is a species of flowering plant in the heath family Ericaceae. It is native to eastern China, Taiwan, and Japan, where it grows in mountain thickets.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pieris
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Pieris japonica 'Spring Candy' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pieris japonica 'Spring Candy'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
- Pest resistance
- Pieris lacebug
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot, Fungal leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pieris japonica 'Spring Candy'?
Pieris japonica 'Spring Candy' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pieris japonica 'Spring Candy' need?
Pieris japonica 'Spring Candy' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Pieris japonica 'Spring Candy' hardy in the UK?
Pieris japonica 'Spring Candy' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Pieris japonica 'Spring Candy'?
Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer.
More in the Pieris genus
- Pierispieris
- Pieris japonica 'Astrid'
- Pieris japonica 'Bolero'
- Pieris japonica 'Brookside Miniature'
- Pieris japonica 'Elaine'
- Pieris japonica 'Sinfonia'
- Pieris japonica 'Valley Fire'
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