Mountain Snow™ Pieris

Pieris japonica ‘Planow’

New bronze foliage matures to dark green; pendulous buds appear in summer and last through winter before opening in early spring with beautiful ivory flowers. More heat tolerant than other Pieris.

This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 8b

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Light Needs

Part Shade to Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones 4a - 8b

mature dimensions

3-4′ high x 2-3′ wide

This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 8b

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More About Mountain Snow™ Pieris

New bronze foliage matures to dark green; pendulous buds appear in summer and last through winter before opening in early spring with beautiful ivory flowers. More heat tolerant than other Pieris.

Bloom/Feature

New bronze foliage matures to dark green; More heat tolerant than other Pieris. Pendulous buds appear in summer and last through winter, opening into bell-shaped blooms in early spring.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to -30°F to -20°F

Key Features

Compact Habit, Disease / Pest Resistance, Drought Tolerance, Dwarf, Heat Tolerance

Flowering Season

Spring

Uses

Accent, Container, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

Shape in early spring before first flush

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in part shade to shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem