The Mountain Snow Pieris, a highlight of the Southern Living Plant Collection, is an exceptional evergreen shrub that adds both interest and structure to the shaded areas of your garden. Known for its dramatic display of large bud clusters in winter and spring, it unfurls into hundreds of small, bell-shaped white flowers. With the arrival of warmer spring temperatures, this Pieris showcases vibrant new growth that starts with a bronze tint before maturing to a deep green in the summer, offering a dynamic change in foliage color throughout the seasons. This hardy evergreen is well-adapted to thrive in USDA zones 4 through 8, indicating its ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures and climates. It typically reaches an average size of 3 to 4 feet in both height and width, making it an ideal size for incorporating into various garden designs without overwhelming the space. The Mountain Snow Pieris is best planted in areas that receive partial to full shade, such as woodland gardens, shaded borders, or under the canopy of larger trees. These locations allow the Pieris to flourish, providing a lush backdrop or accent in parts of the garden that receive less direct sunlight. In terms of attraction, the Mountain Snow Pieris is especially appealing to bees when in bloom, thanks to its abundant white flowers.
Mountain Snow Pieris features new bronze foliage that matures to a dark green, accompanied by white bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the winter to spring period.
Attains a height of 3-4 feet and a spread of 2-3 feet.
Adapted to USDA Zones 4 to 8; in locales colder than Zone 4, planting in containers allows for indoor winter care.
Flourishes in conditions of partial sun to partial shade, perfect for spots that get a mix of direct and filtered sunlight during the day.
Great for accents, container gardening, and mass plantings.
For planting and fertilizing, mix well-draining garden soil with your native soil to backfill the hole and apply a slow-release, slightly acidic fertilizer each spring.
Average shipped plant size: 10-14 inches tall X 10-14 inches tall
Ships from Alabama gulf coast - customers beyond the south eastern United States should consider placing orders from early Fall to mid-late Spring to avoid heat damage during transit
If you are working on a big landscape project, consider ordering 1-2 plants to ensure they meet your specifications before placing an order for your entire project