Scarlet O'Hara Japanese Andromeda

White Fragrant Bells On An Evergreen Pieris!

Ring in the season with the enchanting Scarlet O'Hara Japanese Andromeda (Pieris japonica Scarlet 'O'Hara') - a broadleaf evergreen shrub boasting fragrant white bell-shaped flowers in spring, showy red new growth, and glossy dark-green evergreen leaves that provide year-round beauty.

Just like its namesake, this shrub makes a dramatic entrance each spring, stealing the show with bold red foliage and captivating white blooms. This southern belle starts the year with a burst of brilliant red foliage as new growth emerges. By early spring, dangling clusters of dainty, fragrant white bells perfume the garden while inviting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Later, the foliage deepens to a rich, glossy green, offering a steady background color throughout the seasons. Tiny berries may form in summer - though insignificant, they add a touch of interest for wildlife.

Native to Asia and long admired in Japanese gardens, Pieris shrubs hold cultural value as a symbol of elegance and longevity. Belonging to the Heath family (Ericaceae), Scarlet O'Hara is a close relative of Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and Blueberries, making it a standout choice for gardeners who love showy shrubs with lasting appeal.

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Key Features

• Fragrant white bell-shaped flowers in spring
• Showy red spring foliage matures to glossy dark green
• Broad-leaved evergreen for year-round color
• Low maintenance, easy to grow, and long-lived
• Deer- and rabbit-resistant
• Insignificant summer berries add subtle interest
• Great hedge, specimen, privacy screen, or accent shrub
• Full sun to partial shade tolerance

Landscaping Uses

Long-lived, easy to grow, and delightfully low maintenance, this shrub adds elegance, fragrance, and structure to your garden with very little fuss! Use Scarlet O'Hara Pieris as a dependable evergreen accent or to create living walls of privacy. Growing 8-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide, it makes an exceptional hedge, specimen, or screen that anchors your landscape with year-round beauty.

• Plant in rows for fast, lush hedges or privacy screens
• Use as a large specimen shrub or foundation anchor
• Perfect evergreen backdrop for mixed shrub borders and cottage gardens
• Enhances Asian-inspired, Zen gardens, and rock gardens
• Creates intimate enclosures around seating, patios, or meditation spaces

Care & Maintenance

Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, Scarlet O'Hara is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that thrives in sunny to lightly shaded gardens. It's low maintenance yet rewards with four-season appeal and easy care highlights.

• Planting Time: Spring or fall planting recommended
• Sun Requirements: Full sun with afternoon shade in hotter climates
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils; tolerates average garden soil
• Moisture Needs: Keep evenly moist, especially the first year - use the Finger Test to check soil moisture
• Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of bark or mulch for insulation and moisture retention (learn why mulch is essential)
• Fertilization Needs: Use a fertilizer for acid-loving plants in early spring; compost is always beneficial
• Pruning Info: Prune immediately after spring bloom to avoid cutting off next year's buds
• Special Perks: Deer- and rabbit-resistant, low maintenance, reliable evergreen interest

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Bells Of Beauty That Last All Year

The Scarlet O'Hara Pieris delivers a performance worth applauding - dazzling red spring foliage, fragrant white bells, and year-round evergreen beauty. This shrub gives you fragrance, structure, and effortless style in one neat package. Order your Scarlet O'Hara Japanese Andromeda today from Nature Hills and enjoy four-season beauty delivered right to your doorstep!