Enchanted Forest® Gay Goblin™ Pieris

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

5-7 Feet

Mature Spread

3-5 Feet

Growing Zones

6 to 8

Enchanted Forest® Gay Goblin™ Pieris brings mood-lifting color to shady beds and entryway pots. New growth bursts in fiery red, then matures to polished, deep green for year-round structure. Compact, low-fuss, and eye-catching from across the walk.

Late winter to early spring, rich pink, bell-shaped blooms dangle like tiny lanterns before fresh foliage flushes again. Tuck it into woodland borders, brighten a foundation planting, or anchor a container where morning sun filters through.

Enchanted Forest® Gay Goblin™ Pieris Care

Give partial shade: 3–5 hours of gentle morning sun or bright, dappled light; avoid harsh afternoon sun. Plant in acidic, well-drained soil (ideal pH 4.5–6.0) enriched with leaf mold or pine bark; never allow roots to sit in water. Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry; keep even moisture during summer heat and while establishing. Mulch 2–3 inches with shredded bark or pine needles, keeping mulch a few inches off the stems.

Feed in early spring with an acid-loving plant fertilizer (azalea/rhododendron type), and again lightly after bloom if growth is slow. Prune right after flowering to shape and to remove spent racemes; avoid late-season hard cuts. Hardy in Zones 6–8; protect from drying winter winds and avoid alkaline soils that can cause chlorosis. Container note: use a peat- and bark-based mix formulated for acid lovers and ensure excellent drainage.

Enchanted Forest® Gay Goblin™ Pieris Spacing

For a specimen, allow 3–4 ft of space in all directions. For a low hedge or mass, plant 30–36 in on center. Keep 18–24 in from walls, paths, and steps to allow for natural spread and airflow.

In containers, start with a 14–18 in diameter pot (5–7 gal) with large drainage holes; upsize to a 16–20 in pot as the plant matures. Place patio containers in bright shade near an east- or north-facing exposure.

Why Grow Enchanted Forest® Gay Goblin™ Pieris?

• Striking color shifts: vivid red new growth maturing to lush, year-round foliage

• Charming late-winter pink bells for off-season interest and early pollinator activity

• Compact, tidy habit sized for small gardens and containers

• Low maintenance in the right spot: thrives in acidic, well-drained soil with partial shade

• Naturally deer resistant in many regions and resilient against common pests when kept out of hot, reflected sun

All parts are toxic if ingested; plant where pets or livestock won’t nibble. If your plant is grafted, remove any shoots arising below the graft to maintain true variety.

Add Enchanted Forest® Gay Goblin™ Pieris to your cart to light up shade with effortless, season-spanning color. It’s the compact evergreen that keeps your landscape looking finished in every month.