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Pieris ‘Katsura’
Pieris = ‘Katsura’
Pieris japonica ‘Katsura’ was selected for its continuous new growth through spring and summer, large glossy leaves that are wine-red in color before turning green with age, and rose-colored flowers. In late spring, blooms cascade over green foliage, and new growth afterward comes in glossy red again. The elegant flowers, born on rose-colored racemes are lilac-white with a lilac skirt. The habit of this broad upright bush is compact and reaches 4’ to 5’ high in 10 years.
Pieris ‘Katsura’ thrives in well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free soil similar to its native mountain forest habitat in sun or light shade. ‘Katsura’ makes a stunning addition to a Japanese themed garden.
Origin: Japan
Description / Plant Notes:
- USDA Zone 6 (-10°F or -23°C)
- Unique burgundy red foliage flushing continuously throughout the season
- Racemes of pink to rose red blooms
- Multiple uses & promotional opportunities
Patent Status: PP 15,452
USDA Zone: | 6 |
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Height: | 36 to 72-inches 91 to 183-centimeters |
Spread: | 36 to 72-inches 91 to 183-centimeters |
Seasons: | Early Spring |
Flower Colors: | Rose-pink |
Foliage Colors: | Dark Green, Maroon |
Light Levels: | Partial-Sun, Semi-Shade |
Growth Habit: | Compact-rounded |
Usage: | Containers, Gardens, Landscapes, Mass landscape planting, Modern landscape |
Patent Status: | PP 15,452 |
Origin: | Japan |
Grower Culture |
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Media: | Well-draining media |
Crop Timing from Rooted Liners: |
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1-gallon: | 40 to 52-weeks with 1 ppp |
3-gallon: | 78 to 104-weeks with 1 ppp |