Pieris floribunda

Fetterbush

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Common Name: 

Fetterbush

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

36°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

185 cm

Maximum width: 

245 cm

Fetterbush (Pieris floribunda) - Description

Pieris floribunda is a species in the genus Pieris. Evergreen shrubs grown for their glossy foliage and dense panicles of urn-shaped flowers.

Fetterbush (Pieris floribunda) - Growth

Does best in full sun or light shade. Works well in a shrub border, rock garden, or woodland garden.

Fetterbush (Pieris floribunda) - Planting

Sow seeds in cold frame in fall. Take greenwood cuttings in early summer, or take semi-ripe cuttings in mid to late summer.

Fetterbush (Pieris floribunda) - Pest

Lacebug and nematodes. Other issues include dieback, canker, and root rot.

Fetterbush (Pieris floribunda) - Interesting facts

The leaves of Pieris can cause stomach upset if consumed.

Fetterbush (Pieris floribunda) - Soil and irrigation

Acidic soil amended with peat moss or other organic matter for moisture retention and excellent drainage.

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