Botanical name

Pieris japonica 'Debutante'

Common name

Japanese Andromeda, Lily-of-the-Valley Shrub, Debutante Pieris

Description

Pieris japonica 'Debutante' is a compact, evergreen shrub with a dense mound habit and glossy, lance-shaped leaves that emerge reddish-bronze before maturing to deep green. In early to mid-spring, it presents abundant tassels of fragrant ivory-white, urn-shaped bell flowers above the foliage :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

Flower Colour

Ivory white

Flower Period

Spring (March to May) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

Fruiting

Not significant; small seed capsules present but not ornamental

Location

Part shade to filtered sun; requires moist, well-drained, acidic soil (pH < 6.5); dislikes alkaline or chalky soils :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.

Care

Keep soil evenly moist; mulch annually with ericaceous material. Feed in early spring with acid-loving fertiliser. Light pruning after flowering if needed. Sensitive to lacebug and fungal issues—ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

Mature Size

~90 cm wide × ~90 cm high (0.9–1 m) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.

Pot sizes and plant height approximate (above pot);

200mm | 40 – 50 cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**

Plant Key

Some quick facts about this plant:

	Part Shade
	Full Sun (in cool climates)
	Flowering
	Frost Tolerant
	~90 cm wide
	~90 cm high