Mountain Snow™ Pieris
Pieris japonica ‘Planow’
More heat tolerant than standard Pieris japonica, Mountain Snow™ offers interest in the garden with both foliage and showy blooms. New bronze-colored foliage matures to dark green; attractive, pendulous flower buds appear in summer and persist through winter before opening in early spring with beautiful ivory white flowers.
Bloom/Feature
Pendulous panicles of white blooms
Plant Type
Shrubs
Evergreen or Deciduous
Evergreen
USDA Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Zone Detail
-30°F
Key Features
Compact Habit, Disease / Pest Resistance, Heat Tolerance
Flowering Season
Winter
Use
Accent, Container, Mass Planting
Exposure
Part sun to shade
Water
Soil Type
Well-drained garden soil with rich organic matter
Fertilizer
Yearly in early spring
Dimensions
3-4' H x 2-3' W
Pruning
Shape in early spring before first flush
Planting Instructions
- water before planting
- plant in Part Sun to Shade
- dig hole 3X the width of pot,
- backfill and plant 1"-2" above soil level
- water and add more soil if needed
- mulch plants
- fertilize in early spring