Overview
Pieris japonica 'Variegata' (Carrière) Bean (v) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Pieris, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pieris japonica 'Variegata' (Carrière) Bean (v) 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.
About the genus
Pieris 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. Known commonly in North America as andromedas or fetterbushes, they are broad-leaved evergreen shrubs growing to 1–6 metres (3–20 ft) tall and 0.9–3.0 m (3–10 ft) wide. The leaves are spirally arranged, often appearing to be in whorls at the end of each shoot with bare stretches of shoot below; they are lanceolate-ovate, 2–10 cm (1–4 in) long and 1.0–3.5 cm broad, leathery textured, and with an entire or serrated margin.
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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 'Variegata' (Carrière) Bean (v) 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 'Variegata' (Carrière) Bean (v)
- 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 'Variegata' (Carrière) Bean (v)?
Pieris japonica 'Variegata' (Carrière) Bean (v) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pieris japonica 'Variegata' (Carrière) Bean (v) need?
Pieris japonica 'Variegata' (Carrière) Bean (v) 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 'Variegata' (Carrière) Bean (v) hardy in the UK?
Pieris japonica 'Variegata' (Carrière) Bean (v) 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 'Variegata' (Carrière) Bean (v)?
Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer.
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