Pieris japonica 'Cavatine' - Cavatine Pieris - Shipped
Cavatine Pieris is a dwarf rounded evergreen shrub with small leathery deep green foliage. Dense clusters of large drooping clear white bell-flowers bloom in spring. Best bloom in part sun with slightly acidic and moist well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Height: |
1' - 2' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun, Full Shade |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Water regularly. Remove spent flowers immediately. Lace bug infections can be a serious problem. Watch for scale, mites, and nematodes. Dieback and leaf spots are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rhododendron, Azalea, Camellia
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Pieris japonica var. yakushimanum Cavatine 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0