Pieris japonica 'Variegata' An attractive form of medium size which has foliage variegated with creamy white margins, appearing flushed with pink when young, and white flowers. Slower growing than other pieris. Pieris japonica 'White Rim' Each leaf is streaked light and dark green as well as showing a white margin on this compact grower. The showy margins are a little more yellow than P. 'Variegata,' and it is more vigorous. The young leaves have a rosy tint when they emerge.
White flowers bloom in spring from pink buds.
Its arching purple strands of buds show all winter and open to blueberry-like flowers. Given acid soil and moisture, this variety will thrive. Pieris x 'Evie' A P. floribunda x P. japonica hybrid, 'Evie' has ornamental variegated foliage with green leaves and a white margin, later turning pink. The glossy new growth emerges with an amber color on a neat compact mound. Pink buds open to white flowers which stand erect.