Pieris japonica 'Prelude' typically starts flowering in late March or early April.
Japanese pieris
Pieris japonica 'Prelude'
Also Known As - Japanese pierisJapanese pieris (Pieris japonica 'Prelude') is a popular evergreen shrub native to Japan. This medium-sized shrub has creamy white, bell-shaped flowers and deep green foliage. The brilliant red new growth in spring adds a vibrant and striking contrast to the garden. It thrives in partial shade and prefers soils that can remain moist but well-drained. Japanese pieris has a slow, upright growth habit, reaching up to 8 feet in height and 4 feet in width. It is a low-maintenance shrub that requires minimal pruning.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings,Greenwood Cuttings,Tissue Culture
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Filtered shade, Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Acidic, Well-drained
Fruits:
green,red,yellow Fruits In Autumn Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
High
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
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.
sunlight
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
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.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Pieris japonica 'Prelude' is in July and August.
