Cavatine Pieris — Pieris japonica 'Cavatine'

Cavatine Pieris (Pieris japonica 'Cavatine') brings drooping clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers to the spring garden. Small, leathery deep green leaves provide evergreen texture on a compact, rounded shrub.

Its low, mounded habit suits smaller garden spaces, shaded borders, foundation beds and containers. Grow in part sun to full shade with moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil.

Growing details

• Plant type: Dwarf evergreen shrub
• Listed height: 1–2 feet
• Listed spread: 2–3 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 2.5 feet apart
• USDA hardiness zones: 5–8
• Light: Part sun to full shade
• Soil: Slightly acidic, moist and well-drained
• Flowers: Drooping clusters of white, bell-shaped blooms
• Bloom season: Spring
• Foliage: Deep green evergreen leaves

Care and garden use

This shrub has low to moderate maintenance needs. Keep soil moist and slightly acidic while providing good drainage. Remove spent flowers to encourage fresh growth.

Use as an accent, in groups, along borders, in woodland gardens or foundation plantings, or in containers with drainage holes. Allow room for its listed mature spread.

Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.