Pieris are easy-to-grow and cold-hardy evergreen shrubs with dark fingered foliage that is attractive all year round. This plant (also known as the andromeda bush or the lily-of-the-valley bush) develops into well branched and well furnished shrubs with two lovely colorful features.
In winter and early spring, all pieris develop branched clusters of buds, the red-tinted varieties being especially pretty. In spring, buds open to nodding flowers, like lily-of-the-valley. At the same time, many varieties of pieris feature new growth that is bright red or richly bronzed, often emerging at the same time as the flowers, creating a striking spring picture.
