Light
Part shade; morning sun is ideal. Full shade gives fewer flowers.
Growing guide · Shrubs
Pieris japonica
How to grow Japanese Pieris 'River Run'.
White flowers in March. Bronze leaves in May.
- Light
- Part sun, shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 5–8
- Size
- 5–6 ft tall and wide
- Spacing
- 4–5 ft apart.
- Pets
- Not pet-safe; keep out of reach
Water
Keep evenly moist, especially the first two years.
Planting and soil
Plant in spring or fall in acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Mulch with pine bark.
Feeding
An azalea fertilizer after bloom.
Pruning
Snip off spent flower strings after bloom to tidy it. Prune lightly then, if at all.
Through the year
Buds hang all winter. White flowers in March and April. Bronze new growth. Dark green the rest of the year.
If something's off
Lace bugs stipple the leaves in sunny spots; more shade helps. All parts are highly toxic to pets and people.
Why we stock it: An evergreen for shade that does something in March.
Pieris 'River Run'from $99.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it
Pieris 'River Run'from $99.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it