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Purity Japanese Andromeda

Pieris japonica 'Purity'

A late-blooming, shade-loving evergreen with brilliant red winter buds and abundant, fragrant, pure white spring blooms.

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Description

Pieris japonica 'Purity' is a refined, shade-loving evergreen shrub prized for its exceptionally long-lasting, showy flower display and elegant, compact habit. This late-blooming selection forms a dense, rounded mound of glossy, dark green, lance-shaped leaves with finely serrated margins. Its most striking feature is the brilliant red flower buds that develop in late summer and persist through winter, opening in spring into abundant, cascading chains of pure white, urn-shaped blooms. New foliage emerges with a coppery-bronze tint before maturing to rich green. The fragrant flowers attract bees and other early-season pollinators. An outstanding choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, foundation plantings, and containers.

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Mature height: 3-4 ft.
Mature spread: 3-4 ft.
Light: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates morning sun).

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Foliage & Flowers: Glossy, dark green, lance-shaped leaves with finely serrated margins; new growth emerges bronze; brilliant red buds from late summer through winter, opening in spring to long, pendulous chains of pure white, urn-shaped flowers.
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate.
Hardiness Zones: USDA 5-8; Sunset 2B-9, 14-17.
Core Benefits: Spectacular red buds in winter, abundant white spring blooms, fragrant flowers, attractive bronze new growth, evergreen, shade tolerant, attracts bees.
Best Uses: Woodland gardens, shaded borders, foundation plantings, containers, mass plantings, winter-interest gardens, pollinator gardens.

Faqs

Q: How large does Purity Japanese Andromeda get?
A: It is a compact, rounded evergreen shrub, typically reaching 3-4 feet in both height and spreadat maturity.

Q: When does it bloom?
A: It is a late-blooming variety. Brilliant red buds develop in late summer and persist through winter, opening into pure white, urn-shaped flowers in spring.

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: It thrives in partial shade to full shade. It tolerates morning sun but must be protected from hot afternoon sun, which can scorch the foliage.

Q: Is it fragrant?
A: Yes, the pure white, urn-shaped flowers have a light, sweet fragrance reminiscent of lily-of-the-valley.

Q: Is it deer resistant?
A: Yes, Pieris are generally resistant to deer. The foliage contains compounds that make it unpalatable to deer and other browsing animals.

Q: What soil does it need?
A: It requires well-drained, acidic soil (pH 4.5-6.0) rich in organic matter. Amend with peat moss or an acid-loving plant potting mix.

Q: Does it attract pollinators?
A: Yes, the fragrant, nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees and other early-season pollinators.

Q: How should I care for it?
A: Apply a layer of mulch to keep roots cool and moist. Fertilize with an acid-loving plant fertilizer in spring after blooming. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged branches.

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