Pieris japonica 'Enchanted Forest® Impish Elf™'
andromeda
- New foliage emerges red, turns dark green as it ages
- Dark purple-pink buds open to pink
- Long blooming season
- Category: Shrub, Broad-leaf Evergreen
- Alternate Cultivar: 'Shy'
- Patent: PP26,290
- Hardiness Zone: 6-8
- Height: 3-5 ft
- Spread: 3-5 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Purchase options for andromeda
- Size: 5 Gallon 15-18"
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: Online
$152.00
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This evergreen shrub offers year-round beauty with its rich dark green foliage and striking pink flowers that bloom from late winter to early spring. Its compact size makes it perfect for small spaces, borders, or container planting, while its moderate growth rate ensures it won’t outgrow its space too quickly. It’s perfect for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance, yet eye-catching addition to their landscape.
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Mass Planting |
Flower Color
| • | Pink |
Exposure
| • | Partial Sun |
Habit
| • | Compact |
Growing Tips for Pieris japonica 'Enchanted Forest® Impish Elf™'
This evergreen shrub is known for its striking dark green foliage and beautiful pink flowers that bloom from late winter to early spring. Featuring a compact form and moderate growth rate, it is ideal for borders, containers, or hedges. Deer-resistant and thriving in dappled shade, it prefers slightly acidic, organically rich, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system, and mulch to keep the roots cool.