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Whether you call it Japanese andromeda or lily of the valley shrub, Interstella® pieris will have you seeing stars when it bursts into bloom with thousands of lantern-like ruby-colored blooms in early spring. The long-lasting display is followed by the emergence of dramatic red new growth, and handsome evergreen foliage secures year-round presence and beauty. Thrives in the same conditions as rhododendrons.
| Dimensions | 3 × 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Pieris japonica 'FARROWJRF' PP#31,866 |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 3-4' |
| Width/Spread | 3-4' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer |
| Uses | Borders, Foundations, Naturalizing, Specimen |
| Features | Deer resistant, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Winter Interest |
Like other ericaceous plants, pieris demands well-drained, moist, acidic soil. Little needed; prune to shape in late spring if desired. Do not habitually cut back.
