Description
Dorothy Wyckoff Andromeda is a compact evergreen
shrub
with glossy deep green foliage that emerge red and may return to red in cold winters
. The drooping clusters of white bell-shaped flowers with brassy pink calyx and stems that gradually fade to green as they bloom in spring
. Best bloom in part sun
with slightly acidic and moist well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Height: |
4′ – 5′ |
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Spread: |
3’ – 4′ |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 – 9 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun, |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Water regularly. Remove spent flowers immediately. Lace bug infections can be a serious problem. Watch for scale, mites, and nematodes. Dieback and leaf spots are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS:Rhododendron, Azalea, Camellia
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Pieris japonica Dorothy Wyckoff 8zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Pieris japonica Dorothy Wyckoff 7zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Pieris japonica Dorothy Wyckoff 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Pieris japonica Dorothy Wyckoff 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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