Pieris japonica 'Interstella' ('?')
Japanese Andromeda
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Bell shaped ruby flowers
- Very early spring bloomer
- Long lasting flowers
- Blooms well in low light conditions
Border or Bed
Cold Tolerant
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Garden
Long Blooming
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, well drained soil Perfect for foundation or border plant Potect from winter wind Thrives in acid soils
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Price Level 1: $64.99~#3
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Cold Tolerant
- Naturalizing
- Evergreen
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Pieris
Common Name: Japanese Andromeda
Broadleaf evergreen shrub with leathery, long, pointed, glossy green leaves. Hanging strings of white or pink flowers bloom in spring. Great for shrub borders, mass plantings, as a specimen and in foundation plantings.