Ralto Japanese pieris
Pieris japonica 'Ralto'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Notes
'Ralto' Japanese pieris (Pieris japonica 'Ralto') is a shrub for borders, cottage gardens, specimen planting, and foundation plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. It is an evergreen with a dense habit and a slow growth rate. Fragrant flowers open from early to late spring. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Korean spice viburnum, Rainforest Sunrise hosta, and Blue fescue.