Japanese Andromeda, Pieris Japonica, Shrub 50 Seeds

Description

Plant Type: Broadleaf evergreen, Flowering Shrub Family: Ericaceae Native Range: Japan, Taiwan, Eastern China Height: 9 to 12 feet Spread: 6 to 8 feet Bloom Time: April Bloom Color: White Flower/Fruit: small, white, urn-shaped flowers; 0.25" long, slightly fragrant, held in pendulous, 3" to 6" long clusters Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Evergreen: plant for cool, acid, woodsy conditions. Water: Medium Maintenance: High Drought Tolerance: Low Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: prefers a moist, well-drained, cool, organic, acidic soil. It grows best in locations sheltered from wind with some afternoon shade but full sun can also be tolerated. General Culture: Mulch heavily with pine needles and/or leaves. Japanese pieris blooms on the previous season's growth, so you should not prune in winter because the flower buds have already formed; instead, prune soon after blooming. If the fruits are allowed to develop there may be fewer flowers the following year, so cut off spent flowers right away, and Japanese Andromeda will produce more flowers the next year. Uses: Use this shrub in a woodland, rock garden, container, shrub border or as a foundation plant. Effective when mixed with other broadleaf evergreens, especially rhododendrons which share the same acidic soil preference. Deer resistant. Sowing Pieris japonica Seeds: The seeds of Japanese Andromeda are extremely small. For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Germination: Surface Sow indoors. Keep warm and moist (not wet). Requires light for germination.