Pieris japonica
'Carnaval'
Carnival Japanese Pieris
Family |
Ericaceae |
Genus |
Pieris |
Species |
japonica |
Cultivar |
'Carnaval' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7b - 8a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
7 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
-15 - (-9) |
Temperature (°F) |
5 - 15 |
Height |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
General Description |
Bushy medium-sized evergreen shrub. |
Landscape |
Flower borders and informal gardens. |
Cultivation |
Grows well in acidic moderately fertile soil. |
Growth |
Slow |
ID Characteristic |
Dark, glossy ovate leaves with sprays of small white flowers. |
Pests |
No major issues. |
Notable Specimens |
Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
Propagation |
Softwood cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. |