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Pieris japonica 'Variegata'
Variegated Lily of the Valley
Information by: Photographer: Linda Engstrom/Mullany
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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.