- Mountain snow pieris
Botanical name: pieris japonica ‘planow’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 4 ft in height and 3 ft in width
Bloom time: spring
Hardy zone: zones 4-8
Flower color: white/orange
Foliage color: green/yellow/bronze
Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year
Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape and size in the late winter/early spring before the plant begins to flower
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: accent in a mass planting garden bed
Light needs: no more than 3 hours of sun per day
Special features: dwarf variety, resistant to most garden pests
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : apply 10-10-10 in the late winter before the plant begins to bloom and again in the spring when the plant has finished flowering
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: magnolias, hollies, azaleas, camellias
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
