Pieris in container

Discussion in 'Woody Plants' started by flowercents, Apr 3, 2006.

  1. flowercents

    flowercents Active Member 10 Years

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    I needed something to liven up our front entry, and bought a peiris flaming silver and plan to put it in a 17" container. Will it be able to live in this container for years before growing too big? It is in a 1 gal size pot now.
     
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    I'd say yes.
     
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    You will have to repot occasionally to renew the potting medium- soilless medium breaks down fairly quicky and will compact if not replaced on a regular basis.
     
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    You might also contact the nearest bonsai club/society to learn how to prune roots every couple of years to keep it healthy and happy.
     
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    I have a pieris japonica 'mountain fire' in a pot, and it is doing nicely. In fact, it looks much healthier than the ones that I have in the landscape. The latter seem to suffer from the slightest exposure to winter winds.
     
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    flowercents Active Member 10 Years

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    Jetoney, is the one you have in the pot outdoors? Mine is outdoors on the north side of our house, and I think I may have to move it to a more sheltered spot in the winter, because of wind.
     
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    Pieris are very susceptible to drying winds. If you can keep them protected a little they will be fine. One mistake I have made is not watering mine enough while in a pot. You will see the flower buds dry to brown first then slowly the leaves brown from the tips in, if you aren't watering enough.
     
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    I keep it outdoors and move it into the garage (near the window so that it get some light) during the winter.
     
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