Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wyckoff'

Japanese Pieris

Dorothy Wyckoff Pieris combines glossy evergreen leaves with a colorful spring display. Red new growth appears as dark flower buds open into pale pink bells that gradually fade toward white.

The flowers hang in branching clusters and have a light fragrance. In cold weather, some foliage develops bronze tones.

Plant in sun or partial shade with acidic soil rich in organic matter. Maintain drainage and protect young plants from severe winter exposure.

Size (approximate)
• Height: 3–5 ft
• Width: 2–3 ft

Hardiness
• RHS H5 (UK hardiness rating)

Best Uses
• Border
• Specimen

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Evergreen Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

3-5 ft

Width

2-3 ft

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink, White

Leaf color

Bronze, Green, Red

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Acidic, Humus rich, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Border, Specimen

Shape

Dense

Bark

Exfoliating

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No