Pieris j Cavatine #3
Pieris j Cavatine #3
Cavatine Japanese Pieris
Beautiful flowers and foliage
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$4999
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Dwarf habit, cold hardiness, and longer-lasting blooms make this shrub suitable for most landscapes. White, lantern-shaped blooms dangle from 3- to 6-inch stems, while smaller foliage is dense and compact. Very low maintenance it?s a beautiful performer in garden or container.
Botanical Name- Pieris japonica 'Cavatine'
Pronunciation- pee-AIR-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 3 ft
Mature Height- 2 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, enriched soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie' (acidic partial shade, pink foliage 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
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