Alphabetical Plant Listing

Pieris floribunda (Mountain Andromeda)

Mountain Fetterbush, Mountain Andromeda, Fetterbush, Fetter Bush


Pieris floribunda (Mountain Andromeda) is a dense, bushy, evergreen shrub that provides desirable winter interest, abundant spring blooms and a delightful foliage which holds its color across the seasons. Conspicuous flower buds form in the fall and are held erect through the winter, turning progressively greenish-white. In the spring, they open to urn-shaped, creamy white flowers. Borne in upright pyramidal clusters, they attract bees and bumblebees. The blossoms contrast nicely with the foliage of oval, glossy, deep green, leathery leaves. Cold-hardy, Mountain Andromeda resents high temperature and humidity. Native to the eastern United States, it is an excellent specimen shrub or accent in well-drained acidic soils.

  • Grows up to 4-6 ft. tall (120-180 cm) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 cm).
  • Performs best in part shade in moist, acidic, well-drained soils. Tolerates full sun, but needs some protection in winter to avoid winter burn. Shelter from strong winds.
  • Great as a specimen plant, flowering hedge, for shrub borders and foundation plantings.
  • No serious pest or disease issues. Stem rot disease may occur in poorly-drained soils.
  • Propagate by seed, cuttings (difficult) or rooting.
  • Ingestion may cause tingling sensation, salivation, nose and eyes watering, nausea, vomiting, sweating, abdominal pain, headache, weakness, convulsions.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses, toxic to humans.
  • Native to the eastern United States, primarily the southern Appalachian Mountains in the States of Tennessee, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and West Virginia.

Not sure which Pieris to pick?
Compare All Pieris

Buy Pieris floribunda (Mountain Andromeda)

Requirements

Hardiness 5 – 8
Heat Zones 5 – 8
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Pieris
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm)
Spread 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm)
Spacing 36" – 48" (90cm – 120cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Native Plants United States, Northeast, Vermont, Southeast, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Bees, Birds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage

Buy Plants


Plant Image Library, Flickr

While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.


Requirements

Hardiness 5 – 8
Heat Zones 5 – 8
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Pieris
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm)
Spread 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm)
Spacing 36" – 48" (90cm – 120cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Native Plants United States, Northeast, Vermont, Southeast, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Bees, Birds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage

Plant Calculator

How many Pieris floribunda (Mountain Andromeda) do I need for my garden?

%
ft
ft

Your Shopping List

Plant Quantity
Pieris floribunda (Mountain Andromeda)

Find your Hardiness Zone

Find your Climate Zone

Find your Heat Zone

Join Gardenia.net

Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

Join now and start creating your dream garden!

Create a New Collection

Optional. For your reference.


Move Selected Plants to a Different Collection


Delete Collection

This field is required.

Rename Collection

This field is required.