Brookside Miniature Pieris
$65.00 Original price was: $65.00.$19.50Current price is: $19.50.
1000 in stock
SKU: ZBikFDxXmQ
Category: HEDGE PLANTS
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 2 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.
| Description | A simply stunning dwarf selection with a unique columnar habit. Clusters of white flowers cover the plant in early spring. Miniature foliage emerges chartreuse before maturing to glossy green. Its unique compact stature makes it a perfect choice for smaller gardens. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Holly (Ilex); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil, with protection from harsh winds. Thrives in dappled shade. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. |
| History | Originally from Japan, this rarely seen Pieris cultivar has been re-introduced due to it’s unique characteristics and exceptional garden merit. |
| Lore | This genus, Pieris which contains nine species from Asia and North America was classified among the Ericaceous flowering plants in 1834 by David Don, 1799-1841. He named the genus after the Pierides or nine muses of mythology. Pieris is know to be poisonous and is found in pesticides. |