Pieris japonica ‘Prelude’

An early-blooming, compact, evergreen shrub, perfect for container planters or smaller gardens.

Pieris japonica Prelude

Pieris japonica Prelude is a compact, slow-growing evergreen forming a low mound of glossy green leaves, and producing elegant drooping clusters of white, lily-of-the-valleylike flowers in early spring (typically March to April). Best in partial shade and in moist but well-drained, acidic (ericaceous) soil, its ideal for small gardens, containers with ericaceous compost, or sheltered woodland-style borders.

Position: Partial shade Rate of Growth: Slow Soil: Moist but well-drained, acidic (ericaceous) Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:light-shade
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:prefers-acid-soil
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowering:march
flowering:april
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:green
size:30-60cm