Pieris japonica 'Debutante'

Pieris japonica 'Debutante' - Japanese Andromeda

A compact, evergreen shrub prized for its elegant, rounded form and striking floral display. This slow-growing variety features glossy, dark green lance-shaped leaves with new growth often showing attractive bronze-red tints, creating year-round visual interest in the garden.

Key Features:

• Showy, pure white, bell-shaped flowers on erect racemes
• Grows to approximately 1m high x 1m wide
• Glossy dark green leaves with bronze-red new growth
• Blooms in late winter to early spring
• Compact, rounded, dense evergreen form
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Low maintenance with minimal pruning needs
• Slow-growing, reliable shrub

Growing Conditions:

Thrives in acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade to avoid leaf scorch in hot climates. Tolerates full sun in cooler climates, making it suitable for cold climate areas. Plant in east-facing and south-facing areas for optimal growing conditions.

Garden Uses:

Perfect for mixed borders, foundation plantings, woodland gardens, and containers. Adds bright, graceful colour to cooler-season gardens and provides elegant year-round structure. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth.