Japanese pieris

Japanese pieris (Pieris japonica 'Prelude') should be watered an average of 1-2 times a week, making sure the soil is moist but not wet. Water thoroughly after planting and wait for the soil to dry out a bit between waterings. During hot weather, you may need to water more often; during cooler weather, you may need to water less often.

Japanese pieris (Pieris japonica 'Prelude') needs full to partial sun in order to thrive; however, it should be provided with some shade from the strongest midday summer sun to avoid scorching its foliage. It prefers at least 4 hours of direct sun per day, but does tolerate more sunlight, especially if grown in cooler climates. In areas of hot climates, try to provide the plant with some filtered, dappled shade in the afternoon hours for best results.

Pruning Japanese pieris (Pieris japonica 'Prelude') should be done towards the end of the winter or early in the spring. Pruning should be done to remove any dead, damaged or diseased branches as well as to reduce the plants size and promote bushiness. It is best to make cuts at slightly above a node or branch union. Light pruning is recommended to selectively remove individual shoots and reduce the size of individual branches. Avoid cutting more than 1-third of the total growth of the plant in any given season.