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This little evergreen shrub, Cavatine Dwarf Pieris, is about as versatile as a small shrub can be. Also going by the name Cavatine Dwarf Andromeda, this Pieris japonica packs a landscaping punch into a small package. In spring, the shrub shows off a mass of tiny white, bell-shaped flowers that fill the top of the plant. In winter, the leather-like foliage stays green to keep your yard looking alive on cold days.
Hardy in zones 5 through 8, this plant thrives in half-day shade, allowing you to place it against a structure or under the shade of a tree. It’s deer resistant but attracts butterflies to the white flowers. Cavatine Dwarf Pieris grows to only about 2 to 3 feet around and high, but if you plant one as part of a group, you can add interest to a woodland garden, form a low border, or simply show off the striking year-round color of one or two shrubs.
Cavatine Dwarf Pieris Care
Pieris shrubs prefer acidic soil, so be sure to add some organic matter to support acidity at planting time. The soil also should drain well, allowing the roots to dry slightly between weekly waterings. Once established, the perennial needs average and consistent water, and might need a little extra water in the weeks after planting.
Cavatine Pieris needs little fertilizing, but adding a product designed for azaleas and rhododendrons in late winter can give it a boost to grow and help lower the pH. It seldom needs pruning, but you can trim it to shape after it finishes flowering in late spring. Be aware that Pieris plants can be highly toxic to people, dogs, and cats, so use caution when planting and supervise children and pets when near the plant.
Cavatine Dwarf Pieris Spacing
For a bright white spring border and a deep green winter color, place your cavatines about 2.5 to 3 feet apart.
Cavatine Dwarf Pieris Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Part Sun (3-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Growth Habit
- , Dwarf, Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- White
- Bloom Time
- Early Spring
- Blooms On
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Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Deep Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, 4 Season Interest, Winter Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Cavatine Dwarf Pieris
- Botanical Name
- PIERIS JAPONICA 'CAVATINE'
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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