Pieris japonica 'Debutante'

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scientific name
Pieris japonica 'Debutante'
common names
pieris 'Debutante'
family
Ericaceae
height cm
50-100
spread cm
50-100
hardiness zone
H5
sun exposure
Full sun, Partial shade
soil type
Clay, Sand
moisture
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
soil ph
Acid
foliage type
Evergreen
aspect
South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
seasonal interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
habit
Bushy
plant type
Shrub
time to maturity
10-15 years
suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground cover, Underplanting
garden uses
Flower borders and beds, City and courtyard gardens, Ground cover
awards
RHS Award of Garden Merit
fragrant
No
pollinator friendly
Yes
low maintenance
Yes
drought tolerant
No
seasonal colours
Mar, Apr, May, Green, White, Jun, Jul, Aug, Green, Sep, Oct, Nov, Green, Dec, Jan, Feb, Green
flowering months
Mar, Apr, May
flower colour
White
cultivation
Grows well in acidic, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil but may need some protection in winter when young
pruning
Pruning group 8
propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. Some bottom heat may be required
pests
May be susceptible to pieris lacebug
diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), Phytophthora root rot, and fungal leaf spot
toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, tortoises): Harmful if eaten - For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
description
'Debutante' is a compact evergreen dwarf shrub with small, dark green leaves and erect panicles of creamy-white flowers
rhs url
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/81516/pieris-japonica-debutante/details
rhs image url
https://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselectorimages/detail/WSY0040421_9712.jpg
rhs image copyright
RHS 2003
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