Shojo Japanese pieris
Pieris japonica 'Shojo'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 6 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink
Garden uses
Notes
'Shojo' Japanese pieris (Pieris japonica 'Shojo') is a shrub for borders, specimen planting, and foundation beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. It grows slowly into a dense evergreen mound with fragrant pink flowers in early to late spring. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Plan for a mature size of 3 to 6 feet tall and wide.
Pairs well with Korean spice viburnum, Queen of Night tulip, and Halcyon hosta.