Pieris floribunda
Mountain Fetterbush
DESCRIPTION
Mountain FetterbushPieris floribunda
Deep green foliage adds a lush feel to the garden all year long. The flower buds form in fall turning progressively whiter before the fragrant flowers bloom in early to mid-spring. A beautiful specimen shrub for part to full shade, in moist, acidic soil. Grows well under large shrubs and trees and is happy on moist slopes.
BENEFITS
Fragrant, white flowers bloom in early to mid-springThey attract bees and other beneficial insects
Deep green foliage remains lush all year
Foliage provides cover for frogs, birds and other wildlife
Resistant to lace bugs
Very cold hardy
NATIVE INFO
Native Range
Found in forest or natural areas, on rocky, exposed mountain tops.
Interesting Facts
A hive of bees will fly 90,000 miles, the equivalent of three orbits around the earth to collect 1 kg of honey. It takes one ounce of honey to fuel a bee's flight around the world.
GROWING TIPS
Plant in partial shade to shade in moist, acidic, well-drained soil. It will appreciate protection from winter sun and sweeping winds. Removing spent flowers will increase next years bloom. Avoid extremely hot locations.