A genuinely exquisite dense, broadleaf, multi-stemmed evergreen shrub much cherished for its delicate and showy chains of small white bell-shaped flowers and bright red emerging foliage, one of the hardiest cultivars. Used in mass plantings, accents and hedges/screening. Botanical Name- Pieris japonica ‘Scarlet O’Hara’ Pronunciation- pee-AIR-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 6 ft Mature Height- 6 ft Sun Exposure- Part sun Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, enriched with peat moss Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ – moist partial shade, color contrast Fauna Attracted- Bees, some butterflies (note toxicity to mammals) Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C13 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering; keep soil acidic and moist, fertilize lightly in spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove old stems. Fertilization Instructions- Use an acidic, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. Amend clay with peat or pine bark to maintain acidity and drainage. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Lace bugs, root rot
