Select Pieris japonica Cultivars

Cultivar
Comments
Bisbi Dwarf Glossy dark green leaves about half the size of the species; slightly twisted; reddish new growth; compact, bushy habit
Flaming Silver Red new growth; leaf margin is pink changing to silver-white
Flamingo Deep rose-red flowers; new growth is bronze-red; becomes lustrous dark green with maturity; vigorous
Karenova Compact grower
Mountain Fire Fire red new growth; good white flower production
Nocturne Slow growing; large, pendulous white flowers; dwarf
Purity Large, pure white flowers; 3 to 4 feet tall; light green leaves
Red Mill New growth is bright red; turns mahogany, then green; thick and leathery; long lasting white flowers
Sarabonde Deep pink buds open white; long lasting
Scarlett O'Hara White flowers; tall, slender habit; red new growth
Shojo Black-red flower buds; red flowers
Valentine Rose Pastel pink flowers; dark green leaves; deep red new growth
Valley Rose Pastel pink flowers; deep green leaves; tall, open habit
Variegata Green leaves with white margins; 10 to 12 feet tall; white flowers