Japanese pieris 'Prelude' (Pieris japonica 'Prelude')

Japanese pieris 'Prelude'

Also known as: Japanese andromeda 'Prelude'

Japanese pieris 'Prelude' is bred from the Pieris evergreen shrub. This cultivar is more compact than the parent plant and blooms slightly later. It also has fewer seed pods. It features clusters of drooping white flowers and, most uniquely, leaves that first emerge as pink and then turn dark green as the shrub matures.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

Tree, Shrub

Plant Type

Spring, Mid winter, Late winter

Bloom Time

Fall, Winter

Harvest Time

60 cm

Plant Height

Brown, Copper

Fruit Color

Winter dormancy

Dormancy

Evergreen

Leaf type

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Japanese pieris 'Prelude'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Japanese pieris 'Prelude' originates from mountain forest understories, thriving in well-drained soil with moderate humidity and partial shade. It should be watered weekly to maintain its foliage. This evergreen shrub is suited for temperate climates and performs best outdoors, benefiting from stable hydration and natural rainfall.

Pruning: Japanese pieris 'Prelude' is an evergreen shrub known for its attractive foliage and bell-shaped flowers. Prune after flowering in early winter to maintain shape, avoiding late winter cuts that damage new growth. Thinning crowded branches promotes air circulation, enhancing growth vigor and flower production.

Propagation: Japanese pieris 'Prelude' is propagated via softwood cuttings taken in early summer. Cuttings should be 4-6 inches long with several leaves. Use rooting hormone and plant in well-draining soil, maintaining high humidity and consistent moisture to encourage successful rooting before transplanting.

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Common Pests & Diseases

Yellow edges Scars Spots Leaf drop Leaf yellowing Dark blotch Leaf tip withering

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