Dorothy Wycoff Pieris

The Dorothy Wycoff Pieris, more formally called the Pieris Japonica Andromeda – Dorothy Wycoff, is a popular ornamental shrub with a contemporary-meets-rustic style. Reaching between 5 and 7 feet tall, this evergreen grower has broad, glossy, dark-green leaves, and hanging racemes with stunning red flower buds that open into pastel-pink, bell-shaped flower clusters in early spring. It’s intoxicating fragrance, reminiscent of Lily of the Valley, only contributes to the high-demand of this robust, compact grower.rNative to the southeastern United States, The Dorothy Wycoff Pieris is very hardy and critter resistant, although some gardeners in areas with high populations of deer recommend using repellent spray, starting on planting day. The early spring nectar of the flowers is an excellent source for beneficial pollinators. New growth on the Dorothy Wycoff Pieris is deep coral to red in color, and mature leaves are a saturated emerald green.rDorothy Wycoff Pieris CarerThe Dorothy Wycoff Pieris should be planted in well-drained, moist soil. Mulch is a great option to protect and shelter this showy shrub. It tolerates acidic soil and grows well in areas with low humidity. It is partial to sun and dappled shade, and needs weekly watering that increases in frequency during times of extreme heat. You can use Azalea and Camellia food and fertilizer for your Dorothy Wycoff Pieris.rThis shrub should be pruned in the late spring, just after flowering. Start by cutting branches just above a set of leaves. The Dorothy Wycoff flowers on last year’s branches. If possible, this plant should be protected from harsh winter winds, and many growers opt to place them under mature trees.rDorothy Wycoff Pieris SpacingrThese gorgeous shrubs should be planted 18 inches apart from center to center, and are ideal for mass plantings and foundations. If you prefer a more organic look, they can also be planted further apart or as individual plants. They grow well in large outdoor containers and look particularly stunning when planted as a hedge or border.rrDorothy Wycoff Pieris InformationrrrrUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5 – 8rrrPlant Type: BushesrrrLight Exposure: Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 – 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)rrrMature Height: 5 – 7 FeetrrrMature Spread: 5 – 7 FeetrrrSpacing: 5 – 7 FeetrrrHabit: UprightrrrFlower Color(s): Pink, WhiterrrFlower Description: Pale PinkrrrBloom Period: Late March To Mid-AprilrrrFoliage Type: EvergreenrrrFoliage Color(s): GreenrrrFoliage Description: Dark GreenrrrSeasonal Interest: Spring FloweringrrrWatering: AveragerrrResists: DeerrrrTolerates: DroughtrrrAttracts: BeesrrrContainer Role: rrrUses: Wildlife GardensrrrFeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage InterestrrrBrand: rrrCommon Name: Dorothy Wycoff PierisrrrOther Name(s): rrrScientific Name: PIERIS JAPONICA `DOROTHY WYCOFF`