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Pieris japonica 'Historyland Supreme' - Japanese Pieris

Pieris japonica 'Historyland Supreme'

Japanese Pieris

Categories: Shrub

A very compact plant with an upright rounded growth habit best known for setting its flower buds later in the season. Heavy clusters of white flowers cascade over the entire plant in spring. A great performer in the landscape as a single specimen or small hedge.  A low maintenance shrub that is easy to keep at its desired height.

 We offer Historyland Supreme 18" to 24" in a 5 gallon container.


More About Pieris japonica 'Historyland Supreme'

  • Shade loving plant.
  • Blooms late winter into spring.
  • Ideal for woodland settings.
  • Single specimen or hedge.

Interesting Notes:

A native of Asia and Japan and is often referred to as 'andromeda' that orginated from an earlier genus name for the plant.


Japanese Pieris Growing and Maintenance Tips

Fertilize in the spring after blooming with a food for acid loving plants. Can be harmful if injusted by people or animals.


Height:

6 Feet

Spread:

6 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

5-8

Pieris japonica 'Historyland Supreme' Characteristics

Exposure

  • Partial Sun

Soil Moisture

  • Average Water

Attributes

  • Low Maintenance
  • Great Foliage
  • Long Blooming

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Summer

Genus Overview: Pieris

Common Name: Japanese Pieris

Nice dense rosette-like foliage, spreading branches on this broadleaf evergreen makes it an attractive landscape specimen. Rich bronze-red new growth changes to lustrous dark green at maturity. Cascades of urn-shaped white to pink slightly fragrant flowers cover the plant in March and April and last for 2 to 3 weeks. Buds form during the summer for the next season’s blooms.