Pieris japonica Enchanted Forest® River Run™
Enchanted Forest® River Run™ Andromeda
- Huge clusters of buds
- Blooms late winter to early spring
- New foliage is glossy red
- Evergreen
- Better pest and disease resistance
- Category: Shrub
- Hardiness Zone: 6-8
- Height: 5-6 ft
- Spread: 5-6 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
This exquisite, evergreen shrub produces large clusters of showy white, bell-shaped flowers in late winter to early spring, followed by glossy red new foliage. It’s a hybrid from breeder Sven Svenson, known for its excellent resistance to lace bugs and deer. Perfect for borders or hedges, it pairs beautifully with plants like Japanese Maple, Camellia, and Rhododendron.
Maintenance and Care
| • | Disease Resistant |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Winter |
Habit
| • | Mounding |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pieris japonica Enchanted Forest® River Run™
This evergreen shrub blooms with showy white flowers in late winter to early spring, thriving in organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil with dappled shade. Water deeply during the first growing season to establish roots, and mulch to keep roots cool. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Deer-resistant and pest-resistant, it’s perfect for borders or hedges.