Enchanted Forest® River Nymph™ Pieris

Pieris japonica 'River Run'

Pronunciation: PY-er-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #05121
6-8

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An exquisite, prolific flowering variety. Huge clusters of showy buds are on display throughout late winter, opening to pristine white, bell-shaped flowers, followed by glossy red new foliage. Excellent resistance to lace bugs. An outstanding foundation or accent shrub. A hybrid from breeder Sven Svenson. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing, mounded shrub; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-8

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Bloom TimeLate winter to early spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Camellia (Camellia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa)
Care InstructionsProvide organically rich, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil, with protection from harsh winds. Thrives in dappled shade. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.
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Bloom TimeLate winter to early spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Camellia (Camellia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide organically rich, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil, with protection from harsh winds. Thrives in dappled shade. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.