Pieris japonica 'Variegata'
Variegated Lily of the Valley
Description
Pieris japonica is an evergreen shrub. It has upright, dense, tiered growth to 9'-10' tall. This variegated leaf variety is showy all year. Mature leaves are glossy green and 3" long. New growth is bronzy.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green, White, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation
Special Uses
Container, Hedge, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.